Many thks for your latest tip about the shortcut problem.
Have tried to work it out, but unfortunately to no avail. Probably due to my limited knowledge of pc navigation.

Perhaps i did not put my problem clearly enough in my last email. What frustrates me is that the pc is in the habit of creating unwanted shortcuts.

On trying to open the shortcut, you get the warning that it won't work properly as it has been moved or changed, followed by the question "Do you want to delete it ?"

Whether i like it or not, I have to answer that i don't want to delete it.

I am thus left with the unsolved (perhaps unsolvable !) problem of being unable to retrieve the contents of the shortcut.

As always, my thks for yr kindness and patience

Joe

Joe