Files Are Saved in the My Documents Folder Instead of Path Specified in Start In Box (250971)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q250971 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you save a file, the "Start in" path in the shortcut properties of a link to a program may not be used as a default path. Instead, Windows may save the file in the My Documents folder.
CAUSE
This behavior occurs to provide a central location to store your files.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To work around this behavior, delete the "Personal" string value from the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB250971 |
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