Cannot Create Shortcuts with File Manager in Windows 95 |
Q117466
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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:
- Find the program, folder, printer, or computer you want to create a shortcut to in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
- Click the item, and then click Create Shortcut on the File menu.
- Drag the shortcut icon to the desktop.
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Keywords : win95 appscomp
Issue type :
Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95
Last Reviewed: December 15, 2000 |
