26/07/2024
Topic:
Can no longer open txt or pdf files.
SvenH
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SvenH wrote:
2. If SyMenu refers to a folder that contains shortcuts, only those shortcuts that point to programs will work.
2. When I now test, it works better than last time, but not completely well. Maybe I last tested with a folder that had parentheses in the name.
I now created a folder named "Test folder" in the path "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs" and put in various file types (txt, ini, jpg, chm, pdf, exe and two web links). What SyMenu was now unable to open was the jpg file and the one reference to a website, the one called "Visit www.FastStone.org" (see the attachments).
Would it help to look in my config files for SyMenu? |
27/07/2024
Topic:
Can no longer open txt or pdf files.
SvenH
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Why the shortcuts to programs don't end up in the personal start menu, I don't know. It's not something I control.
I tried copying my test folder to the personal start menu but unfortunately it made no difference.
I am attaching my test folder so maybe you can test and see if it works for you. The shortcuts must of course be recreated. (Normally I don't have both source and shortcut but for testing I did so to see if they were treated differently.) For "Visit www.FastStone.org" the folder "C:\Program Files (x86)\FastStone Image Viewer\ Website.url" must be created where the file "Website.url" is then moved into.
But the mystery thickens. I replaced the jpg file with a smaller one to reduce the size of the folder so it would be uploadable. Then it turned out that with the smaller jpg file it worked! The files contained in NewZip2.zip should be placed in the folder. |
28/07/2024
Topic:
Can no longer open txt or pdf files.
SvenH
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It was careless of me not to see that the file name contained an "&". I hope it didn't take you long to discover it!
Using portable programs is a good tip. But I guess most programs are not portable.
In any case, I look forward to the next version! |