Microsoft KB Archive/291722

= Item in the Pinned List Does Not Start When You Click It =

Article ID: 291722

Article Last Modified on 1/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q291722





SYMPTOMS
Items in the pinned list do not start when you click them. Instead, the item may enter into a rename state or you may receive the following error message:

Windows cannot find.

This program is needed for opening files of type.

Type in the executable file to be used instead.



CAUSE
This problem occurs if you rename the original executable file or shortcut. If the pinned file is a shortcut to an executable, the pinned item enters into a rename state when you click it. If the pinned item is an executable, you receive the error message.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, delete the old pinned item and repin the item by using the new executable or shortcut.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
Items in the pinned list refer to the act of pinning an item to the Start menu. Right-click any program or executable, and then click Pin to Start Menu to place that shortcut in the Start menu for future use.

Note: You do not experience this behavior with items that you pin from the More Programs menu.

Keywords: kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbprb kbui KB291722

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