Problem Creating Dial-Up Networking Shortcut (179407)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q179407

SYMPTOMS

When you create a Dial-Up Networking connection, right-click the connection, and then click Create Shortcut, you receive the following error message:
Windows cannot create a shortcut here.
Do you want the shortcut to be placed on the desktop instead?

If you click Yes, the shortcut is placed on the desktop. If you click No, the shortcut is not created.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB179407