Cannot Create Shortcuts with File Manager in Windows 95 (117466)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
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.

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:
  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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/28/2001
Keywords:kbAppCompatibility KB117466
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