Because as mentioned my windows would not fully boot up.
It would get to the loading screen and lock up.
Therefore you could not click on these shortcuts.
I call myself skilled at computing, and have tackled programs more complex than this. but obviously sometimes things can wrong as I have discovered due to a badly made theme.

I think these instructions on how to set explorer back to the shell when your computer won't boot should be featured more prominently on the site.
Especially as the docs and search feature continue not to work.

Chris