Windows Explorer Does Not Display the Number of Objects in Web View

ID: Q229145

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5, 5.01 for Windows 98
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5, 5.01 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you open Windows Explorer using Web View with Internet Explorer 5 installed the status bar does not display the number of objects in the window or the number may be displayed for a brief time.

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When you drag the pointer over the objects you want to select in Windows Explorer, the number of objects you select is displayed only until you release the mouse button.

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When you click Select All on the Edit menu in Windows Explorer, the number of objects on the status bar is displayed only until you move the pointer.

RESOLUTION

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post more information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base when it becomes available.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbui msiew95 msiew98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb