Desktop shortcut links quit working

Here's an unusual problem would appreciate help with. Right after I
uninstalled a program called Avant, all of the icon links on my desktop that
address IE URLs automatically open the printer selection screen. Even after
retyping the correct URLs in these shortcuts, I still get the error. No
matter what I do I can't link any site on the internet with a shortcut on my
desktop. Funny part is that other icons that have shortcuts, like to
applications, IE, and Outlook, work fine. Anyone with an idea to correct
this puzzler? Thanks.


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