Files Added to Favorites Folder Are Missing

ID: Q209088


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows NT 4.0


SYMPTOMS

After you create a new file in the Favorites folder, you may be unable to see this file when you click the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer. Note that you may still be able to view this file by using Windows Explorer.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you created a file other than a link (.lnk) file in the Favorites folder. The Favorites folder only displays .lnk files.


STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 4.00 5.00

Keywords : kbui msiew95 msient win98 ie4sp1 msiew98
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999
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