Cannot View Properties of All Desktop Icons (248341)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q248341

SYMPTOMS

If you select all the icons on the desktop, right-click one of the icons, and then click Properties, nothing may happen. The properties for the selected items may not appear, or the properties for Microsoft Internet Explorer, the Inbox, or Network may appear.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

To view the properties of all the icons on the desktop, do not select the system icons. The system icons include My Computer, Internet Explorer, Network Neighborhood, Recycle Bin, Outlook, and Inbox. Note that not all of these icons may be present on your desktop.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB248341
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