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Cannot Create Shortcuts with File Manager in Windows 95

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Article ID:117466
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q117466

SYMPTOMS

Dragging a file or folder from File Manager onto the desktop or into a group folder fails to create a shortcut.

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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.

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RESOLUTION

To create a shortcut on the desktop:
1.Find the program, folder, printer, or computer you want to create a shortcut to in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
2.Click the item, and then click Create Shortcut on the File menu.
3.Drag the shortcut icon to the desktop.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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Keywords: 
kbappcompatibility KB117466

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