Redirect = Bad

[xmf]

There is a folder that I use so often that I've created a shortcut to it in my start menu. However, this folder is deleted from time to time (out of necessity), and when it's gone, if I click the shortcut link, I get redirected to another folder, and this redirect becomes permanent (unless I go in and alter the shortcut properties).

What I can't figure out is that I have the same setup on another xp system (pro) and this auto-redirect behavior doesn't occur when the deleted folder cannot be found.

I realize this situation could seem ridiculous and be dissected in a number of ways, but I'd prefer if it was not. This is what I'm dealing with and I'm simply looking to find out if I can avoid this redirecting behavior in my xp home install (like my Xp pro install does).

Thanks

Edited June 28, 2011 by xmf

[allen2]

This should help.

[xmf]

Thanks, but that didn't work on my home sp3 install.

[allen2]

Did you restarted the computer after applying those settings ?

If you did and it still doesn't work then try the alternate method from MS using gpedit.msc (a reboot is needed to apply the setting).

Edited June 28, 2011 by allen2

[xmf]

Yes, the computer was restarted but no luck. Is it possible to use GPE with XP Home?

Edited July 1, 2011 by xmf

[submix8c]

Since you have XP Pro also, check this topic out. So, yes it's possible to "transplant" gpedit from Pro to Home edition.

[xmf]

Since you have XP Pro also, check this topic out. So, yes it's possible to "transplant" gpedit from Pro to Home edition.

gpedit "transplanted", but the re-direct is still enabled even with the GP fix. This is very strange.

Edited July 3, 2011 by xmf