Unassociated Data Files Cannot Be Dragged from File Manager (64468)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q64468

SUMMARY

When you drag a file from File Manager into an open Program Manager window, the "do not" pointer (the circle with diagonal slash) may be displayed on the screen in Microsoft Windows. This symbol means that the file that is being dragged as an icon is not associated with any program.

A data file that is not associated with a program cannot be installed as an icon in Program Manager.

MORE INFORMATION

To associate the file with a program, do the following:

  1. Select the file within File Manager.
  2. From the File menu (of File Manager), choose Associate.
  3. A dialog box will appear, prompting you for a filename. Type the full name (including the path) of the program that uses this data file. Press the ENTER key or choose OK.
The file is now associated with a program and you can drag it into Program Manager.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB64468
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