Microsoft KB Archive/939041

= In Windows Vista, a folder on the All Programs menu does not open as expected =

Article ID: 939041

Article Last Modified on 7/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Starter

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SYMPTOMS
In Windows Vista, a folder on the All Programs menu does not open as expected.



CAUSE
This problem can occur if the folder is in one of the following locations:
 * \ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
 * \Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, move the folder to another location. For example, move the folder to one of the following locations:
 * \ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
 * \Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section. 

Steps to reproduce the problem
 In Windows Vista, create a folder named New in the following location:

\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\

 Create a shortcut for the New folder. Click Start, point to All Programs, and then click New.

Keywords: kbtshoot kbbug kbprb KB939041

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