Unable to create a shortcut

[Rhys]

Hello,

When I want to create a shortcut on my desktop (or elsewhere) (right click -> new shortcut), nothing happens! I tried to search for solutions, I find nothing on Vista. How to solve this problem?

[WindowsGeek]

Hello,

This is generally a problem with the registry is damaged from what I read. Make a backup of the registry and verifies that the key issue in this regard the Microsoft Knowledge Base: Can not create shortcuts on the desktop

[Jackie]

Try running SFC.EXE /SCANNOW from an elevated command prompt.