Uncompressed Folder Inside Compressed Folder Does Not Open (189384)
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This article was previously published under Q189384 SYMPTOMS
When you double-click an uncompressed folder located inside a compressed
folder, the folder may not open, even though you have recently opened the
folder and worked with its contents.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
- You used Windows Explorer (by clicking the Explore command on the
shortcut menu) to open the uncompressed folder.
- You pressed the BACKSPACE key to move up a level in Windows Explorer.
After you quit Windows Explorer, you can no longer open the uncompressed
folder located inside the compressed folder.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, close and reopen the compressed folder. After you
reopen the compressed folder, you can double-click the uncompressed folder
to open the folder.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Plus! 98,
version 1.0.
MORE INFORMATION
The functionality of Windows Explorer is limited inside compressed folders.
Some Explorer functions have been eliminated to improve the performance of
your computer when you work with compressed folders.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/18/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbpending kbui KB189384 |
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