cannot create alias, error -8060

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cannot create alias, error -8060

MACBOOK PRO - OSX ( 10.8.1)

CONNECT TO A DOMAIN SUBNET.

CONNECTIONS ARE SAVED

I would like to create an alias ( ala a windows shortcut) to the desktop to enable a user to quickly access a network share.

When I (right)-click the subject folder and select File | Make Alias, I get an error "An unexpected error occurred (error code -8060)."

Any suggestions greatly appreciated... MAC Noob

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Oct 4, 2012 11:52 AM

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Jeffrey Jones2

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Oct 4, 2012 12:52 PM in response to Pickard Chilton

File > Make Alias is usually not the best way to make an alias because it puts the alias in the same directory as the original. Instead, Command-Option-Drag the original to the Desktop to create an alias on the Desktop.

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