Briefcase Icon Becomes a Folder for New Users (132382)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q132382

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.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB132382