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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 11:56

Title: Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 11:56

Hi,

Recently i installed flash mx 2004, and now when i click on my IE shortcut in my quick launch bar, nothing happens. The sand timer appears for a few seconds, disappears and then nothing.  ???

I have a suspicion it has something to do with the flash player?

Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this annoying problem. Only way i can get round it for now is to start an IE window my typing a web address into my computer  :'(

Thanks, Boss

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Adept on September 28, 2003, 12:28

If you right click the icon and choose properties, the settings should be the same as those on the image below.

(Your target will say C: rather than H: probably)

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 12:33

Here is a picture of my properties box

It only started happening after installing flash mx 2004 :-\

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Adept on September 28, 2003, 12:36

As long as there is a C:\ before the Program Files bit in Target, that seems OK Big_Boss.

Have you tried running iexplore directly from Start|Run?

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 12:37

Just tried just now and it does the same thing  :'(

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Adept on September 28, 2003, 12:43

It sounds like you need to run a repair on IE then Big_Boss.

Either that or install a better browser. See http://pc-pals.com/index.php?board=27;action=display;threadid=7012;start=0

:mg: I'm starting to sound like Simon and Tony again :o :o

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 12:47

How would i go about doing the repair of IE?

Thanks  :)

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 13:40

Its fixed, dont know what i did, infact i dont think i did anything.

Anyway i must have been nice to it and its started working again.

Thanks for the info anyway Adept, much appreciated  :)

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Simon on September 28, 2003, 15:08

I like the look of your screenshot, BB.  What OS are you using, or is that a different skin?

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Big_Boss on September 28, 2003, 19:32

Hi Simon, im on XP Pro

http://www.themexp.org/ (http://www.themexp.org/) is a good site for wallpapers, visual styles etc, with the exact style from my screenshot shown here (http://www.themexp.org/view_info.php?id=32640).

If thats not to your taste, theirs lots more. Theres bound to be something you like!  ;D

Boss

Title: Re:Flash MX: Shortcut Stopper?
Post by: Simon on September 28, 2003, 21:41

Thanks a lot BB!   :D  I've installed the one you have, but I think I'll have a look round at some others as well.  Unfortunately the site seems to have gond down for the moment.   :(