Shortcut Key for Shortcut Does Not Work

ID: Q134552

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

You are unable to run a shortcut by pressing its shortcut key.


CAUSE

Shortcut keys work only for shortcuts on the desktop or in the Start menu hierarchy.


RESOLUTION

Make sure that the shortcuts for which you want to use shortcut keys are on the desktop, on the Start menu, or in the Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder.


MORE INFORMATION

Shortcut keys work differently depending on the location of the shortcut. If the shortcut is on the desktop or in the Start menu hierarchy, you can use its shortcut key to start the assigned program, or switch to the program if it is already running.

If the shortcut is not on the desktop or in the Start menu hierarchy, you cannot use its shortcut key to start the assigned program, but you can use its shortcut key to switch to the assigned program if it is already running.

NOTE: Shortcut keys may not work for some programs

Additional query words: 98 


Keywords          : kbui win95 win98 
Version           : 95 98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 21, 1999