Desktop folder - move

[curious]

Hello -

I created a Folder on Desktop in which I have put shortcuts. I then tried to move that folder to Taskbar but received message “Missing shortcut…” Same thing happened when I moved the folder to Start Menu.

I am trying to unclutter Desktop. Is there a workaround so I can have the folder in Taskbar or on Start Menu?

Thank you.

(Win XP Pro, SR3. Word 2003)

[Leif]

What happens if you create the folder directly within QuickLaunch?

Navigate to:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
(where "username" is your log-on name)

and create a New Folder, then add whatever short-cuts you want?

[curious]

Yes, Leif, I know that works, but I would prefer to use the Taskbar or Start Menu - preferably Taskbar.

Thank you.

[HansV]

I don't think you can create a folder in the taskbar in Windows XP. You can open a folder located elsewhere, which will place an icon for that folder in the taskbar, but the icon will disappear when you close the folder.

[Leif]

Sorry - I thought you were referring to QuickLaunch.

I must be missing something here because I can't quite see how you can put a folder on the TaskBar...

Can you create a new folder on your Start Menu in Explorer, then drag the shortcuts into it? I am beginning to suspect you may have a rogue shortcut if you can't drag an existing folder onto your Start Menu

[Hey Jude]

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/add_folder ... _menu.html

Not sure if this is what you want, but it does add the folder to the Start Menu. I have used the 2nd part where I added them to my favourites...

I found this too; "I hate having tons of shortcuts on my desktop and start menu, I don't want to see any shortcuts unless i'm actually going to launch a program. Heres [sic] a tip to make your desktop look alot cleaner...."

http://www.overclock.net/faqs/119039-ho ... skbar.html