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Q187411: Some Desktop Icons Cannot Be Moved with Right Mouse Button

Article: Q187411
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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You are unable to drag the Outlook shortcut and Install IIS shortcut using the
right mouse button and choosing Move Here.

CAUSE
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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When logged in as administrator, all icons on the Terminal Server console can be
moved on the desktop by dragging the icon using the left mouse button. If you
drag most shortcut icons with the right mouse button, you get an option menu
that includes Move Here. Most icons are movable. However, the Outlook shortcut
and the Install IIS shortcut will not move with the right mouse button and the
Move Here option. You can drag them around the screen, but they always return to
their starting position.

This same behavior is noticed on Windows NT 4.0 SP3.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbNTTermServ400 kbNTTermServSearch
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

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