Folder vs File Folder - Can I create a folder from the command line?

Posted by Tim Gradwell on Super User See other posts from Super User or by Tim Gradwell
Published on 2010-05-18T09:53:24Z Indexed on 2010/05/18 10:01 UTC
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If I create a shortcut to a folder and drag the shortcut onto the start menu, then the shortcut on the start menu behaves just like any other shortcut - click it to open the folder in explorer.

However, if I drag the folder onto the start menu, then it expands in-situ. If I then copy this shortcut(?) into another location on my machine and compare it to other files/folders, its type appears as "Folder" as opposed to "File Folder" (which is what I get when I choose File->New->Folder.

What's the difference between these two types of folder?

Can I create one of these folders without dragging onto the start menu?

Thanks

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