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Old December 7th 17, 04:05 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Jonathan N. Little[_2_]
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Default Can I select a file this way?

Terry Pinnell wrote:
If I have a file's full path and name on the clipboard, how can I use
the Run box (or any other way) to get it selected (highlighted) in File
Explorer please?

Terry, East Grinstead, UK


If you put it in the run box the Default action for the file will occur,
i.e., Open. I am assuming that is not what you want. What you should do
is Windows Search

WinKey (paste filespec) *Right-Click* Open file location

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Take care,

Jonathan
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