Desktop+Hyperlink+File+Doesnʹt+Open+when+you+Click

Desktop Hyperlink File Doesnʹt Open when you Click

The file may not open when you try to open it by clicking a link to that file that is on the desktop of a Windows XP computer with SP2 installed,

The reason is because by default, Microsoft prevents access to a file in My Computer.

It is possible to edit the registry to change this behaviour.

However, there are a number of Caveats apart from mine re the Registry, and I list them below:‐

It may increase your security risk.

It may also make your computer or your network more vulnerable to attack by malicious users or by malicious software such as viruses.

Before you make these changes, it is recommended that you evaluate the risks that are associated with implementing this process in your particular

environment.

I strongly suggest that you use this process only if you really require this process.

Here is how to implement :‐

Close all instances of Internet Explorer.

Go to :‐

Star > Run In the box type without the quotes “ regedit”

Scroll to :‐

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Inter

net Settings\Zones\0

In the right pane, right‐click 2101, and then click Modify.

Type 0 in the Value data box

click OK.

Exit Registry Editor.