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ElizabethPark
Jul 09, 2024Copper Contributor
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 actio...
Finebns
Nov 26, 2025Bronze Contributor
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.