Microsoft KB Archive/158718

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Generic Icon Displayed for New Host Drive

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Q158718

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
After you use DriveSpace to compress a drive other then the drive containing Windows 95, a generic document icon may be displayed for the new host drive in Windows Explorer, My Computer, and DriveSpace.

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you click No when you are prompted to restart the computer after compressing the drive.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION
Restarting the computer refreshes the registry. Refreshing the registry updates the icon for the new host drive. You can also refresh the registry by clicking the Start button, clicking Shut Down, and then clicking No.

Keywords : kbtool win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95