Microsoft KB Archive/203183

= Windows 2000 Program Shortcuts May Ignore the "Start In" Setting and Default to the My Documents Folder =

Article ID: 203183

Article Last Modified on 2/20/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q203183



SYMPTOMS
When you create a shortcut for Inbox programs, the Start In setting for the shortcut is ignored and redirected to the My Documents folder.



CAUSE
Windows 2000 moves users to the My Documents folder to prevent them from saving files to various locations.



RESOLUTION
To work around this behavior, create a file and place it in the location that is referenced in the Start In setting that is associated with the program referenced in the shortcut.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The My Documents folder creates a common storage location for all documents you create so you can find them easily. In addition, this folder provides remote document management for network administrators.

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB203183

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