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Why can't create new shortcuts that work anymore
I can no longer create new shortcuts in Windows 11. After creating a quick link when I want to open it I get the message, This file does not have an app associated with it that can perform this action.
install an app or, if already installed, a link to the default app settings page is required. I had installed a program to install it, but after that I only had the option to quickly mount it. with that logo
I deleted everything and now I can no longer create a quick link the old shortcuts still work
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The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location. The default New context menu items include to create a new Library, Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Contact, Rich Text Document, Text Document, and Compressed (zipped) Folder.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24412-add-remove-default-new-context-menu-items-windows-10-a.html
Since the old shortcuts still work, the issue is likely with the creation process, not the existing shortcut functionality. If these steps don’t resolve it, you might consider creating a new user account to see if the issue persists there, indicating a profile-specific problem.
