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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-6315739

Unable to create shortcut for the application which has * in the title

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      Unable to create shortcut for the application which has * in the title

      Tested OS : Windows
      Tested Build : Mustang PIT build 50

      Steps to reproduce :

      1. Install mustang PIT build 50 (24-Aug-2005)
      2. Clear Cache
      3. Launch Java Control Panel
      4. In the advanced tab, set the shortcut creation to "Prompt User"
      5. Launch any application which has * in the title. for eg., <title>Appln using 1.5*</title>

      Desktop Integration Warning "The application would like to create shortcuts. Do you want to contiue ?" is displayed
      6. Press ok
      Getting the following error : "Unable to create shortcut for Appln using 1.5*"
      and the application is launched

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      The above bug is applicable if the title has any of the following characters \ / : * ? " < > |
      Also if the title is just 'nul'

            herrick Andy Herrick (Inactive)
            mnarayansunw Malathi Narayanan (Inactive)
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