My Documents Folder on the Desktop Does Not Open

ID: Q201264


The information in this article applies to:


SYMPTOMS

When you double-click the My Documents folder on the desktop, it may not open.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the My Documents folder specified in the Target box in the My Documents Properties dialog box is renamed or missing.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, re-create the My Documents folder in the location specified in the Target box, or change the path in the Target box to the new location of the My Documents folder.

For information about how to create folders, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type creating, and then double-click the Creating folders topic.

Additional query words:


Keywords          : kbenv win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: January 24, 1999