Lost Send to: CD-R in My Documents

[Retdean]

I made a quick move when a slow move with a new computer running XP would
have been
better. While in My Documents I right clicked on a .jpg file and chose Send
To CD-R drive. For some reason I got a message that said that destination
was no longer valid--or something like that. Anyhow, I chose "fix it" from
the
options presented and that caused the "Send To" option accessed with a right
click to no longer list my CD-R drive as an option. How do I get the Send
To CD-R drive back as an option when I right click a file in My Documents?

Thank you very much for any help you can provide.

[Sharon F]

On Fri, 22 Aug 2003 14:22:17 -0700, Retdean wrote:

> I made a quick move when a slow move with a new computer running XP would
> have been
> better. While in My Documents I right clicked on a .jpg file and chose Send
> To CD-R drive. For some reason I got a message that said that destination
> was no longer valid--or something like that. Anyhow, I chose "fix it" from
> the
> options presented and that caused the "Send To" option accessed with a right
> click to no longer list my CD-R drive as an option. How do I get the Send
> To CD-R drive back as an option when I right click a file in My Documents?
>
> Thank you very much for any help you can provide.

"Fix it" isn't a Windows option. What software do you have installed
monitoring your setup? Does it have an "undo" function?

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User

[Mike Truitt [Microsoft]]

Retdean,

The first thing I would check is to verify that during the repair that was
run, your access rights didn't get changed such that you no longer have
rights to access the feature. The "Restrict CD-ROM access to locally
logged-on user only" setting is located under Computer Configuration,
Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, Security Options.

Best regards,

Mike Truitt
Microsoft Corporation

[Rod Farmer]

Go to c:\documents and settings, under your user name, go to 'send to'
folder and right click in right hand pane and select 'new'. Then select
'shortcut' and recreate the shortcut to your CD-R drive.

Hope this helps

"Retdean" > wrote in message
...
> I made a quick move when a slow move with a new computer running XP would
> have been
> better. While in My Documents I right clicked on a .jpg file and chose
Send
> To CD-R drive. For some reason I got a message that said that destination
> was no longer valid--or something like that. Anyhow, I chose "fix it"
from
> the
> options presented and that caused the "Send To" option accessed with a
right
> click to no longer list my CD-R drive as an option. How do I get the Send
> To CD-R drive back as an option when I right click a file in My Documents?
>
> Thank you very much for any help you can provide.
>
>

[Patrick]

Sharon F wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Aug 2003 14:22:17 -0700, Retdean wrote:
>
>> I made a quick move when a slow move with a new computer running XP
>> would have been
>> better. While in My Documents I right clicked on a .jpg file and
>> chose Send To CD-R drive. For some reason I got a message that said
>> that destination was no longer valid--or something like that.
>> Anyhow, I chose "fix it" from the
>> options presented and that caused the "Send To" option accessed with
>> a right click to no longer list my CD-R drive as an option. How do
>> I get the Send To CD-R drive back as an option when I right click a
>> file in My Documents?
>>
>> Thank you very much for any help you can provide.
>
> "Fix it" isn't a Windows option. What software do you have installed
An 'Invalid link' would give a 'fix-it' option (delete link).

> monitoring your setup? Does it have an "undo" function?

[Sharon F]

On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 01:18:33 +0100, Patrick wrote:

> An 'Invalid link' would give a 'fix-it' option (delete link).

Invalid link as in a shortcut pointing to a non-existent or moved object? I
get "window is searching..." with a browse button. Sorry, I truly can't
recall "fixit" appearing in Windows.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User

[Patrick]

Sharon F wrote:
> On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 01:18:33 +0100, Patrick wrote:
>
>> An 'Invalid link' would give a 'fix-it' option (delete link).
>
> Invalid link as in a shortcut pointing to a non-existent or moved
> object? I get "window is searching..." with a browse button. Sorry, I
> truly can't recall "fixit" appearing in Windows.

What you say is correct if the shortcut is (was) to a document.
If the shortcut was to an executable, you will be offered the same options
and a 'fixit' option

Give it a try; put a standalone executable ('viewXPkey' or something)
somewhere, make shortcut on Desktop, then move or delete the executable and
use the shortcut (wait for torch to finish looking).

PS 'fixit' not being the exact words, but meaning being so (can't be
bothered to do test again to get exact words).

Best wishes to yourself anyways, Patrick

[Sharon F]

On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 03:46:59 +0100, Patrick wrote:

> Sharon F wrote:
>> On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 01:18:33 +0100, Patrick wrote:
>>
>>> An 'Invalid link' would give a 'fix-it' option (delete link).
>>
>> Invalid link as in a shortcut pointing to a non-existent or moved
>> object? I get "window is searching..." with a browse button. Sorry, I
>> truly can't recall "fixit" appearing in Windows.
>
> What you say is correct if the shortcut is (was) to a document.
> If the shortcut was to an executable, you will be offered the same options
> and a 'fixit' option
>
> Give it a try; put a standalone executable ('viewXPkey' or something)
> somewhere, make shortcut on Desktop, then move or delete the executable and
> use the shortcut (wait for torch to finish looking).
>
> PS 'fixit' not being the exact words, but meaning being so (can't be
> bothered to do test again to get exact words).
>
> Best wishes to yourself anyways, Patrick

Tried it with an several file types including an EXE. I still get the same
flashlight activity and browse option. I hope that you don't think I'm
trying to argue about this, Patrick. I realize "fixit" may have been used
as a general term but was pointing out that if it was meant literally then
it is coming from a third party program. It's a valid point as there are
many repair and monitoring type of programs available and a lot of "support
tools installed by the OEMs that may be a part in this picture.

If the OP didn't mean "fix it" literally, all they have to do is post back
and say so. Then we could head down other avenues of troubleshooting.

To the OP: Have you tried System Restore yet? Since this just happened
today, using a recent restore point may set things straight again.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User

[Sharon F]

On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 03:46:59 +0100, Patrick wrote:

> use the shortcut (wait for torch to finish looking).
>

Lightbulb just went on. I waited for the flaslight to stop spinning around
and see what you mean now. Also know why I didn't remember it. I've never
found any use for the items "Fix It" (and yes, it does say that) suggests
as a target for the invalid shortcut. Thanks for taking the time for
refreshing my memory, Patrick. I appreciate it.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User

[Patrick]

Sharon F wrote:
> On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 03:46:59 +0100, Patrick wrote:
>
>> use the shortcut (wait for torch to finish looking).
>>
>
> Lightbulb just went on. I waited for the flaslight to stop spinning
> around and see what you mean now. Also know why I didn't remember it.
> I've never found any use for the items "Fix It" (and yes, it does say
> that) suggests as a target for the invalid shortcut. Thanks for
> taking the time for refreshing my memory, Patrick. I appreciate it.

Thank you, 'Sharon F', most gracious of you to conceed the point.
:)

[Vodor]

I also had this same problem, Sharon, and it means you'll have to make a
decision. The problem started when you installed one of Microsoft's patches
(the "buffer overrun" patch). I have decided to put up with the problem
because the protection of the patch is more important to me, than having
certain shortcuts work properly. We ought to bring this problem to
Microsoft's attention, perhaps they will issue a "fix" for it that leaves
the security feature in place, but allows shortcuts to operate properly.

Do NOT choose "fix it" as an option when the searchlight comes on. Most
likely the "repair" will point to some other target than the one you want.
Then you have to delete the shortcut and remake it (with impaired
functionality; i.e.: it won't eject a CD from the Rom drive by
right-clicking and choosing that option, or it won't execute the program).

I wonder if this problem with the patch could be related to removing the
shortcut arrow in TweakUIXP, or the instruction to not say "shortcut to"? As
for system restore being used, I have been told that if you uninstall that
particular buffer overrun patch, the problem will be fixed; so no need to
restore... LOL. It's a Catch-22 situation where if you remove the patch, you
lose the protection it provided, but if you keep the patch, then shortcut
functionality is impaired!!!

--
Vodor...




Wherever you were, here you are....

"Sharon F" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 03:46:59 +0100, Patrick wrote:
>
> > Sharon F wrote:
> >> On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 01:18:33 +0100, Patrick wrote:
> >>
> >>> An 'Invalid link' would give a 'fix-it' option (delete link).
> >>
> >> Invalid link as in a shortcut pointing to a non-existent or moved
> >> object? I get "window is searching..." with a browse button. Sorry, I
> >> truly can't recall "fixit" appearing in Windows.
> >
> > What you say is correct if the shortcut is (was) to a document.
> > If the shortcut was to an executable, you will be offered the same
options
> > and a 'fixit' option
> >
> > Give it a try; put a standalone executable ('viewXPkey' or something)
> > somewhere, make shortcut on Desktop, then move or delete the executable
and
> > use the shortcut (wait for torch to finish looking).
> >
> > PS 'fixit' not being the exact words, but meaning being so (can't be
> > bothered to do test again to get exact words).
> >
> > Best wishes to yourself anyways, Patrick
>
> Tried it with an several file types including an EXE. I still get the same
> flashlight activity and browse option. I hope that you don't think I'm
> trying to argue about this, Patrick. I realize "fixit" may have been used
> as a general term but was pointing out that if it was meant literally then
> it is coming from a third party program. It's a valid point as there are
> many repair and monitoring type of programs available and a lot of
"support
> tools installed by the OEMs that may be a part in this picture.
>
> If the OP didn't mean "fix it" literally, all they have to do is post back
> and say so. Then we could head down other avenues of troubleshooting.
>
> To the OP: Have you tried System Restore yet? Since this just happened
> today, using a recent restore point may set things straight again.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User


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