Untitled System Folder Appears in My Computer

ID: Q238517

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

SYMPTOMS

After you open My Computer, you may see an untitled folder. If you are viewing My Computer as a Web page, the untitled folder is identified as a system folder when you select it. You cannot open or delete the folder.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are running the "Tweaki...for Power Users" software by JerMar Software and you clear the Remove Dial-up Adapter from My Computer check box.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer to inquire about a fix or updated version of the program. For more information on contacting the manufacturer, please see the JerMar Software Web site:

http://www.jermar.com
The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

To work around this issue, click to select the Remove Dial-up Adapter from My Computer check box:
  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Tweaki...for Power Users, and then click Tweaki...for Power Users.


  2. Click to select the Remove Dial-Up Adapter from My Computer check box, click Apply, and then click Done.


  3. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.



MORE INFORMATION

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Additional query words: tweakui registry

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: August 11, 1999
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