Problem with FindeXer

Okay, I'm having a problem with FindeXer.

I'm trying to add a shortcut to the 'My Documents' folder to FindeXer by setting a path to it using the CLSID shortcut ::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103} , which when clicked, should open the folder just as if you clicked My Documents in the Startmenu.

The problem is that when I close explorer, open it again and click the FindeXer My Documets shortcut, it reverts to 'C:Documents and SettingsnessaMy Documents' folder instead of the CLSID version of the folder. Yes I know it is the same folder but the 'C:...My Documents version's folders are in alphabetical order while the CSLID version is not. I want it to display the CSLID version because I have set it in the order I like, which is not alphabetical.

I tried manually setting the 'C:...My Documents version to the same order as the other one, but when I clicked it's shortcut, FindeXer just opens the folders in alphabetical order again, not the order I put it in.

Is there any way to fix this?

#463201

That's definitely internal. Because I just edited the settings file which displays the CLSID but, in FindeXer it shows the Standard Shortcut Path. This is strange considering that My Computer shows the CLSID.

The only other option is to create a shortcut to a script and use the Run or Exec Method.

Edit: Don't think those methods will work, either. Maybe a shortcut?

#463222

I'm sorry, could you clarify what you mean; what kind of shortcut?

#463228

Meant a standard shortcut ...Just tried and it doesn't work either.

You'll have to use a script of some sort probably WMI?

#463234

Do you have an example of the script you're talking about or could you give me some instructions on writing such a script?

#463391

Okay, I haven't found a way to launch "My Documents" from script referencing the class id. If I ever do I'll post it.

#463519

Alright, thanks.

#463546

I would try re-arranging the items within "My Documents" again (make sure there's no "Arrange By" or "Sort" setting). When you're finished, hold down "Ctrl" and click the "X" button to close the window.

I think your visual settings will then be saved, as long as the relevant settings in "Folder Options" are also set correctly. It's been a while since I used Windows, but you may not even have to set anything in there.

Hope this works!

-NC

#463562

Thanks, nightcrawler1089, this seems to have worked!

I didn't know holding Ctrl and then exiting out saves setting but it has.

Can't believe it was that simple.

#463564