Placing Briefcase Inside Another Briefcase Causes Problems

 Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
Article ID: Q134525
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If you place one Briefcase inside another, the following problems may occur:

  • The Briefcase that is inside the other Briefcase looks like a normal folder.
  • You cannot drag files into the Briefcase that is inside the other Briefcase.

CAUSE

Windows 95 does not support placing a Briefcase inside another Briefcase.

RESOLUTION

Move the Briefcase that is inside the other Briefcase out of the other Briefcase. If the Briefcase that is inside the other Briefcase looks like a normal folder, first click it and then click Split From Original on the Briefcase menu.

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: posfest win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
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