Has anyone else had issues with the Windows 11 upgrade wiping out custom shortcu?

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EHRqrPnn
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Has anyone else had issues with the Windows 11 upgrade wiping out custom shortcu?

Post by EHRqrPnn »

Has anyone else had issues with the Windows 11 upgrade wiping out custom shortcuts? After upgrading, all my carefully arranged desktop shortcuts for work apps were just gone. I also keep getting a "Something didn't go as planned" error (code 0xC1900101) when I try to re-run the installer to do a repair. It's frustrating—I just want my setup back. Any tips would be appreciated.
kzoyEtRSRWU
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Post by kzoyEtRSRWU »

Had the same problem. I had this issue after my upgrade too. From what I've seen, that error code often points to a driver conflict. I'd recommend checking for any pending driver updates, especially for your graphics card, before trying the installer again.
zdyGo
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Post by zdyGo »

Same here. Agreed, driver issues are the usual suspect. Also, try temporarily disconnecting any non-essential peripherals before the upgrade, as they can sometimes cause that error.
wq123943479
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Post by wq123943479 »

Yeah, and it's a good idea to create a quick backup of your desktop folder before you run the upgrade, just in case.
bOQMhYlOnJk
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Post by bOQMhYlOnJk »

+1 You could also try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter first, since that error code often points to a driver conflict.
evb19
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Post by evb19 »

Same here. Yeah, that's a good call. Also, check your antivirus software temporarily, as that can sometimes block the upgrade process.
BmnOBHdaOvTq
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Post by BmnOBHdaOvTq »

Agreed. And if you haven't already, try running the Windows Update troubleshooter—it can sometimes clear that specific error.
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