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jj14   03-24-2008 at 02:28:39 PM

Hi - I've been using Vista x64 Ultimate for several months and last week, upgraded to SP1 (windows update offered it). Now, I've noticed a problem where I cannot open multiple files (using explorer) at the same time if they are of different type.

Example 1 : I select a .txt file and a .doc file at the same time (using mouse and ctrl key) - and I hit the enter key. Nothing happens. (if I select each file individually and then try to open them, the files open without any problem) (I can delete these two files together)

Example 2: I select two .txt files (or two .ppt files or two .pdf files... same extn) and hit enter - both files open as expected.

I've searched the web and haven't found this symptom anywhere else (some have issues with selecting multiple files, but not for opening files of different types).

Any suggestions on how this could be fixed?
Thanks!

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loneeagle   03-26-2008 at 01:07:59 AM
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I can confirm the problem here with Vista SP1. Was it working before SP1? Can't confirm.

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Luke69   03-26-2008 at 05:27:00 PM
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Ill test when I get home, havent downloaded SP1 unless its an Auto Update?

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Luke69   03-26-2008 at 07:30:53 PM
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NO SP1

 

I get it too.

 

You use Avast?? As for me, if I select 2 word docs and Right click instead of enter the topmost default action in bold is "Open" which is what enter does. However when I choose a txt + doc the topmost bold default action is "Scan selected areas for viruses" which it does but so quick you cant see.

 

Let me know if im not being clear.


Message edited by Luke69 on 03-27-2008 at 10:30:34 AM
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dmroeder   03-27-2008 at 02:46:33 AM
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I do not have SP1 and this doesn't work for me. Is this really a problem? Honestly, I have never even tried doing this. I don't really know why you would, but to each his own.

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jj14   03-27-2008 at 03:14:31 PM
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I think it used to work before SP1 - I use this method to select and delete downloaded whitepapers (.doc), exe(s), pdf(s) etc.
I use Norton AV, but I used that even before SP1, so I'd guess that is not what is causing the problem.
(I have XP Pro on another machine and it works as expected - it allows me to select any combination of files (any type) and open them by using the enter key

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Luke69   03-27-2008 at 03:29:18 PM
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When you select them and right click what is the thing on the top of the list in bold??

That is by design what pressing enter does so it is working right for me. You can still batch delete with RMB.

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jj14   03-27-2008 at 03:36:21 PM
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That's the problem - nothing is in bold (Open is not even an option there) - the top entry is "Convert to Adobe PDF"

Also, a correction - I can delete the files (different types) - just can't open them t the same time.

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