Article ID: 132382 - Last Review: January 19, 2007 - Revision: 1.2

Briefcase Icon Becomes a Folder for New Users

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SYMPTOMS

When you enable user profiles and log on to Windows as a different user, the Briefcase icon appears as a folder.
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CAUSE

The Briefcase cannot be copied to new user profiles because of its special properties.

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RESOLUTION

To change the Briefcase icon from a folder to a briefcase, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click an empty area on the desktop, point to New, then click Briefcase. A new Briefcase is created on the desktop.
  2. Right-click the old Briefcase, and then click Delete on the menu that appears.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
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Keywords: 
kbenv kbprb KB132382
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