Article ID: 252617
Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q252617
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to create a new Web folder, the Web Folder wizard may seem to complete successfully, but you do not have a new icon in Web Folders.
You may see a shortcut in the Network Neighborhood folder.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if there is a value missing from the registry.
RESOLUTION
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
To resolve this issue, use Regedit to add the IsShortcut value to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile
To do so:
- Right-click lnkfile, point to New, and then click string value.
- Rename the value name from "new value #1" to IsShortcut.
- Leave the value data blank, and then click OK.
MORE INFORMATION
The IsShortcut links the shortcut in Network Neighborhood to Web Folders. If the shortcut is missing in Web Folders, Internet Explorer cannot open the Web Folder.
Keywords: kbnetwork kbui kbprb KB252617
