Desktop icon won't function

I have had Photoshop on my desktop for a couple of years with no problem.  But when I now click it, nothing happens but a 20 sec wait, then nothing.  I have checked the program files and Photoshop is still there with 368 MB.  Can anyone tell me what's the problem here?

The path for application file in the Program file is:
for 64-bit windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Elements 11 Organizer\Photoshop Elements 11.0.exe
for 32- bit windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements 11 Organizer\Photoshop Elements 11.0.exe
If the application can be launched from these files, you can make a shortcut of them by right clicking the file and selecting Send to->Desktop(create shortcut)

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