Windows XP Creates a Folder of the Same Name When You Copy the Start Menu Folder in My Computer (303591)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This article was previously published under Q303591

SYMPTOMS

When you copy and then paste the Documents and Settings\UserName\Start Menu folder in My Computer, Windows XP may create another folder of the same name rather than using the default name for a copy ("Copy - Start Menu"). If you rename the newly created folder, the original folder is also renamed.

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:8/6/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbui KB303591