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June 23rd, 2008 00:00
Shortcut to Vista's "Computer" ("my Computer") only opens one instance
I set up a shortcut to "Computer" in my QuickStart bar some time ago. Worked fine as a fastpath to "Explorer" and would present a new instance every time (as would navigating to "Computer" via the "Start button" menu). I have Vista Ultimate on XPS 420.
Today, I had multiple instances of Computer opened for file management. I was setting up to record to a backup to a successfully created DVD via ROXIO when the application froze. I got a "Visual C++" popup, but the Roxio screen and the popup failed to present their content - those screens were frozen with a white background. Closing the "Visual C++" popup seemed to have killed Roxio. I was not able to get the app restarted, after navigating to it via "Start". So, I rebooted.
Since the reboot, I can only get one instance of Computer/Explorer when either clicking the shortcut, or navigating to it via Start. In fact, every subsequent click causes the border to the existing instance to flicker/flash slightly, like it just popped up. If I navigate to "Network", I can open multiple instances, and essentially achieve the same thing - Explorer.
What can I do to reset this.
mombodog
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June 26th, 2008 22:00
Not sure how to restore it, but try holding the shift key down when you click to open multiple windows.
Or use Flag + E keys to open windows explorer as many times as you like.
RD9999
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June 29th, 2008 10:00
Thanks for the tip mombodog.
I held down the shift key, as you recommended. I opened a new instance. AND...clicking again - without the shift key - opened another instance, and only one more instance. Strange behavior.
I'd still like to get back to normal (one mouse click and no keyboard work), but for now, I suppose I can lift a finger in a salute to Vista while opening that second instance.