Windows 2000 Program Shortcuts May Ignore the "Start In" Setting and Default to the My Documents Folder (203183)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q203183

SYMPTOMS

When you create a shortcut for Inbox programs, the Start In setting for the shortcut is ignored and redirected to the My Documents folder.

CAUSE

Windows 2000 moves users to the My Documents folder to prevent them from saving files to various locations.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, create a file and place it in the location that is referenced in the Start In setting that is associated with the program referenced in the shortcut.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The My Documents folder creates a common storage location for all documents you create so you can find them easily. In addition, this folder provides remote document management for network administrators.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB203183
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