The Explorer Command Does Not Select the Correct File

ID: Q237494


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition


SYMPTOMS

When you use the following command, you may not select the correct file:

Explorer /select,[drive]:[filename]


CAUSE

This issue can occur if the folder containing the file you are trying to select is already open.


MORE INFORMATION

For information about the Explorer command line switches, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q130510 Command-Line Switches for Windows Explorer
Q152457 Windows NT Explorer Command-Line Options

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Last Reviewed: July 21, 1999
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