The Network Neighborhood Icon No Longer Appears on the Desktop

ID: Q195112


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

The Network Neighborhood icon may not appear on the desktop or in Windows Explorer.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the TweakUI program is installed and configured to hide the Network Neighborhood icon.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, use the TweakUI program to enable the Network Neighborhood icon. To do so, use the following steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel and then double- click TweakUI.


  2. Click the Desktop tab, click the Network Neighborhood check box to select it, click OK, and then click OK.


  3. Restart your computer.



MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Product Support Services Desktop Systems does not support the installation or usage of the TweakUI program or any of its components.

TweakUI is included with Microsoft Windows 98 Power Toys and is located on the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the Tools\Reskit\Powertoy folder. For additional information about TweakUI in Windows 98, please select the Power Toys Readme.txt from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/windows/readme/98/Windows_98.asp

Additional query words: missing

Keywords : kbenv kbtool win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 25, 2000
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