Article: Q117466
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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Dragging a file or folder from File Manager onto the desktop or into a group
folder fails to create a shortcut.
CAUSE
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File Manager is a Windows 3.1-based application and does not support the
enhanced features of OLE drag and drop for creating shortcuts that are included
with Windows 95.
RESOLUTION
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To create a shortcut on the desktop:
1. Find the program, folder, printer, or computer you want to create a shortcut
to in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
2. Click the item, and then click Create Shortcut on the File menu.
3. Drag the shortcut icon to the desktop.
Additional query words: link
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Keywords : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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