Does anyone know what causes this in windows?

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Can anyone help with this problem? It would be greatly appreciated.


windows cannot find 'https whatever' make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.To search for a file, click the start button, and then click search

I searched google, lots of differing opinions, from adobe to whatever. Even microsoft didn't come up with anything. I get it when I click shortcuts on my desktop. Funny thing is it goes through anyway. But it is getting annoying.
Closest I can get to when it started, is service pack 3.
Hardly ever does it through IE, but always in firefox.
#programming #windows
  • Just to get a little more information, when does this happen? Are you clicking a link on your desktop or does this happen anytime you go to a secure http site?
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    • First Thanks for taking the time to answer

      Yes it happens only with the shortcuts off the desktop, this will pop up and then go to the site anyway. And it's any of them, not just https, almost always Firefox.

      Thanks
      number_5

      Jim
  • Windows error opening Internet shortcut or local HTML file - Firefox - MozillaZine Knowledge Base

    The first suggestion for the cause is problematic extensions in Firefox. Does this happen if you click the icon while Firefox is already running?

    Look over that page. I believe you will find your solution there.
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    • Again thanks for you time

      To answer your question first. It happens just straight off the desktop
      icons, before firefox opens, or as it opens.
      And yea I got the impression that it had something to do with Firefox itself.
      Thanks for the resource.

      I have to ask, what is Number_5 from?:confused: If you don't mind, of course.
      I remember an old show called The prisoner used to have a guy called by a number. Or is it the Newer (showing my age here) Star Trek series:rolleyes:?

      Thanks for your help
      Jim
      Roaddog
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    • GEEZ Wasn't even close. Running thru the extensions now. I will post the solution here once I find it. Thanks for the help.

      Jim
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  • Thanks for all
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