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Q64468: Unassociated Data Files Cannot Be Dragged from File Manager

Article: Q64468
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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When you drag a file from File Manager into an open Program Manager window, the
"do not" pointer (the circle with diagonal slash) may be displayed on the screen
in Microsoft Windows. This symbol means that the file that is being dragged as
an icon is not associated with any program.

A data file that is not associated with a program cannot be installed as an icon
in Program Manager.

MORE INFORMATION
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To associate the file with a program, do the following:

1. Select the file within File Manager.

2. From the File menu (of File Manager), choose Associate.

3. A dialog box will appear, prompting you for a filename. Type the full name
  (including the path) of the program that uses this data file. Press the ENTER
  key or choose OK.

The file is now associated with a program and you can drag it into Program
Manager.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a drag and drop dragged dragging

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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