Desktop Icons Are Rearranged After Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 (297829)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q297829

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, you may notice that your desktop icons have been rearranged.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Microsoft Windows XP Setup does not preserve your desktop icon settings when you upgrade from Windows NT 4.0.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, manually rearrange your desktop icons after upgrading.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbUpgrade KB297829
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