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Consider the following scenario:

• A Windows Vista-based computer is awakened from sleep by a magic packet.
• The WakeOnLAN feature is enabled on the computer.

In this scenario, the computer desktop is displayed unexpectedly.

Note: For more information about magic packets, see the “More information” section.

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If you use either of the following methods to copy an item to the desktop on a Windows Vista-based computer, the item does not appear on the desktop:

• On the desktop, you create a shortcut for a file that is located in the %systemroot% folder or that is located in the %systemroot%\system32 folder. You create this shortcut by performing a drag-and-drop operation while you are pressing CTRL + SHIFT.
• You copy items to the desktop from a network share or from a USB flash drive.

This problem occurs even if the copy operation is successful.

Note: Although the item does not appear on the desktop, it does appear in the Desktop folder. The Desktop folder path is \%USERPROFILE%\Desktop.

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