Favorite Does Not Open in Internet Explorer 4.0

 Last reviewed: November 26, 1997
Article ID: Q176901
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you click a favorite on the Favorites Explorer bar, the Web page or folder that the favorite references may not be loaded or opened.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you accidentally try to move a folder from the Favorites Explorer bar to the Favorites Explorer bar (instead of moving the folder to another location).

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, quit and then restart Internet Explorer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Internet Explorer version 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : kbtool kbui msient msiew95
Version : WINDOWS:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: November 26, 1997
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