Microsoft KB Archive/190649

= Mobile Devices Folder Contains Generic H/PC or P/PC Icon =

Article ID: 190649

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
 * Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q190649



SYMPTOMS
When you open the Mobile Devices folder, you may see a generic icon for the Handheld PC (H/PC) or Palm-size PC (P/PC).



CAUSE
This issue can occur if the desktop is not refreshing properly.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the appropriate method listed below:

Using Windows 95/98

 * 1) Right-click an empty space on the desktop.
 * 2) Click Refresh (Line-up Icons in Windows 95).

Using Windows 98 with Plus! 98

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
 * 2) On the Effects tab, click the Use Large Icons check box to select it, and then click Apply.
 * 3) Click to clear the Use Large Icons check box, and then click OK.

Using Windows 98 in MS-DOS Mode
 Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. To do this, click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart In MS-DOS Mode, and then click OK.  At the command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after each line: cd\windows deltree shelli~1 Y     exit 

Additional query words: hand held explorer desktop plain

Keywords: KB190649

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