The path seems to be wrong. It should be something like:

"c:\program files\test\folder\abc.txt"

not

"c:\program" "files\test" "folder\abc.xls"

Try changing the path of your shortcut.

Let us know, if the information was useful.

"Stuart" wrote:

Example: Suppose I have a shortcut that points to C:\Program Files\Test
Folder\abc.xls

When I try to open this via double clicking the shortcut, it fails. I get
an error message:

Cannot open "C:\Program" followed by
Cannot open "Files\Test" followed by
Cannot open "Folder\abc.xls"

I can open this file directly by navigating to it using the Open menu. I
cannot open the file by navigating to it in Windows explorer and double
clicking it, same error as above. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Stuart