Error Message When Attempting to Start Multiple Programs at the Same Time (264481)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q264481

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start multiple programs or open multiple files at the same time, you may receive one of the following error messages:
  • Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
  • This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you click to select multiple icons on the desktop and include the Internet Explorer icon, and then press ENTER.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, do not click to select the Internet Explorer icon when you select multiple icons, or double-click each icon one at a time.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB264481
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