Microsoft KB Archive/117466

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Cannot Create Shortcuts with File Manager in Windows 95

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Q117466

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
Dragging a file or folder from File Manager onto the desktop or into a group folder fails to create a shortcut.

CAUSE
File Manager is a Windows 3.1-based application and does not support the enhanced features of OLE drag and drop for creating shortcuts that are included with Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
To create a shortcut on the desktop:


 * 1) Find the program, folder, printer, or computer you want to create a shortcut to in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
 * 2) Click the item, and then click Create Shortcut on the File menu.
 * 3) Drag the shortcut icon to the desktop.

Additional query words: link

Keywords : win95 appscomp

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95