Unable to Create a New Web Folder

ID: Q252617

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5, 5.01 for Windows 98
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5, 5.01 for Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to create a new Web folder, the Web Folder wizard may seem to complete successfully, but you do not have a new icon in Web Folders.

You may see a shortcut in the Network Neighborhood folder.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if there is a value missing from the registry.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).
To resolve this issue, use Regedit to add the IsShortcut value to the following registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile

MORE INFORMATION

The IsShortcut links the shortcut in Network Neighborhood to Web Folders. If the shortcut is missing in Web Folders, Internet Explorer cannot open the Web Folder.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbnetwork kbtool kbui msiew95 win98 msiew98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:5,5.01
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb