Strange problem working with files

astrodoc

hi group,
using xp pro on an amd 3400 machine. when i try to create new folders,
rename or delete files, the changes i am making do not appear right away. i
have to close out of the folder i am working in and then reopen it. then all
of the changes are shown. why might that be?
thanks,
dave

Wesley Vogel

I have no idea why.

Hit F5 to Refresh. F5 does the same thing as right clicking a blank area of
the folder and clicking on Refresh.

Refresh means to update displayed information with current data.

Just found this.

<quote>
SYMPTOMS
In Windows Explorer, when you create a new file, paste a file, or delete a
file, the user interface may not update automatically. As a result, the list
of files that appears in the current folder may not be up to date. This
behavior occurs most frequently when the target folder is on a DFS share or
is a special folder that must be redirected. For example, the My Documents
folder is redirected to \\myserver\myshare. This behavior may also occur
when the redirected folder is targeted to a Netware server. Always, you can
successfully refresh the Explorer window when you press F5.

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly
by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might
require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee
that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

Follow these steps:
1. Locate and then click the following key in the registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer
2. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
3. Type NoSimpleNetIDList, and then press ENTER.
4. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
5. Type 1, and then click OK.

You must log off and log back in for the registry changes to take effect.
<quote>
from...
File list in the Windows Explorer folder is not refreshed after you create,
move, or delete files


There is also a Hotfix.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:,
astrodoc <> hunted and pecked:
> hi group,
> using xp pro on an amd 3400 machine. when i try to create new folders,
> rename or delete files, the changes i am making do not appear right away.
> i have to close out of the folder i am working in and then reopen it.
> then all of the changes are shown. why might that be?
> thanks,
> dave