Generic Icon Displayed for New Host Drive (158718)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q158718

SYMPTOMS

After you use DriveSpace to compress a drive other then the drive containing Windows 95, a generic document icon may be displayed for the new host drive in Windows Explorer, My Computer, and DriveSpace.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you click No when you are prompted to restart the computer after compressing the drive.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

Restarting the computer refreshes the registry. Refreshing the registry updates the icon for the new host drive. You can also refresh the registry by clicking the Start button, clicking Shut Down, and then clicking No.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB158718
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