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Article ID: 307077 - Last Review: December 1, 2007 - Revision: 1.4

Quick Launch Icons for Shared Application Data on Network Drive Disappear

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This article was previously published under Q307077

SYMPTOMS

If you use icons on the Quick Launch bar to gain access to shared application data on a network drive, the icons may disappear.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the connection to the shared directory is lost.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

When the shared directory comes back online, the icons reappear. Updating the screen may take a few moments.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
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