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Uninvisible Shortcuts 
For those who are not an island
Network shortcuts need other computers to run

Tip #: 5.1.112
Ver(s):PTWin32, V2, V1

If your computer is part of a network of computers that use PTWin32 then you probably use your computer to process information stored on a different computer from the one you use.

Your computer and the other computers are linked across the network. In some cases you need those other computers to be working properly before your computer will do what you need.

It’s possible that a shortcut on your Windows desktop points to a program on a different computer. If that other computer or your connection to it through the network is not working properly then you will not be able to double click on that shortcut to run the program. As far as you can tell there’s nothing wrong with your computer, and you’re right.

Sometimes shortcuts that point to other computers change their icon or disappear all together if that other computer is switched off or unstable.

If you are on a network and your PTWin32 shortcuts change or stop working first reboot your computer and see if they come back. If not check the other computers in the network (including a file server if you have one) for problems. If you find problems and you have the authority, reboot the other computers in the network to re-establish all connections from scratch. Always consult any Systems Administrator you might have before rebooting a file server.

Once the network connections have been re-established your shortcuts should return to normal.

 

 

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