One Drive's Directory List Is Replaced by That of Another (158459)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q158459

SYMPTOMS

The directory listing of a particular drive is replaced by the directory listing of a floppy disk drive.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, wait for the windows to refresh or use the drop-down box to select the desired drive.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce the Problem

  1. Place a disk with files on it in drive A.
  2. On the View menu, click Options, then choose Single Windows mode.
  3. Open drive C and place it at the top of the screen. Consider this instance 1.
  4. Below instance 1, open a second instance of My Computer. Consider this instance 2.
  5. Double-click the drive A icon (instance 2).
  6. Before instance 2 finishes its refresh, touch the windows of instance 1 (either on the title bar or somewhere inside; the important thing is making instance 1 active).
The contents of drive A are now applied to the active window, which was drive C.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:kbenv KB158459
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