Briefcase Icon Becomes a Folder for New Users

ID: Q132382

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you enable user profiles and log on to Windows as a different user, the Briefcase icon appears as a folder.


CAUSE

The Briefcase cannot be copied to new user profiles because of its special properties.


RESOLUTION

To change the Briefcase icon from a folder to a briefcase, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click an empty area on the desktop, point to New, then click Briefcase. A new Briefcase is created on the desktop.


  2. Right-click the old Briefcase, and then click Delete on the menu that appears. 



Keywords          : kbenv win95 winshell win98 wpp95 
Version           : 95
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 20, 1999