Microsoft KB Archive/301494

= Some Programs May Not Create Shortcuts for All of the Fast User Switching Users =

Article ID: 301494

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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This article was previously published under Q301494



SYMPTOMS
When you install a program, it may not create the (shortcut) icons for all of the user accounts.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur because the program does not support multiple users on the same computer. The program, however, may work if a shortcut is created for it.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, create a shortcut to the program, and then place the shortcut on the Start menu for each user that you want to have access to that program. For instructions about how to create a shortcut on the Start menu, click Start, and then click Help and Support. In the Search box, type: Start menu, press ENTER, and then click the Add items to the Start menu topic.

NOTE: Before you can start a program, some programs that do not support the Fast User Switching feature may require you to disable other users from being able to run this program.



MORE INFORMATION
The following programs are known not to create shortcuts for all user accounts:
 * 123 Free Solitaire version 4.7
 * Bear Share version 2.20
 * Beyond Wolfenstein II version 3.1
 * IrfanView version 3.33
 * Download Accelerator
 * Micrografx Simply 3D version 3.0
 * Opera version 5.01
 * National Geographic Trip Planner Deluxe
 * National Geographic Street Locator
 * Deers Revenge
 * Cute FTP version 4.2.3
 * Palm Desktop version 4.01
 * SuperNova version 4.01
 * ATT Worldnet
 * HotFax Message Center version 4.01
 * Rapigator version 2.15
 * Windows Registry Guide version 3.0
 * WebShots Desktop version 1.3
 * ACDSee version 3.1
 * Macola Progression Series version 7.5
 * Micrografx ABC Graphics Suite
 * CoolCat version 4.02
 * Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? version 3.1

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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