Microsoft KB Archive/273020

= Branch Does Not Collapse in Windows Explorer =

Article ID: 273020

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5

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This article was previously published under Q273020



SYMPTOMS
In Windows Explorer, when you have an entire directory tree open with a lower-level branch selected (for example, C:\Program Files\Directx\Setup), and then you click the minus sign (-) next to a higher-level branch in the tree (for example, C:\Program Files) to collapse the branch, the higher-level branch is selected, it is collapsed, and then it is re-expanded.



CAUSE
The intended behavior in this situation is for the branch to stay collapsed. Normally, you can collapse and expand the directory tree under the level that is selected. However, it is only when you try to collapse a directory that is not already selected that you have this problem.

This behavior can also occur if the View as Web Page feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 is enabled.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, do either of the following methods:


 * Click the minus sign (-) a second time to collapse the branch. -or-


 * On the View menu, disable the View as Web Page feature.



STATUS
This behavior is resolved in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me).

Keywords: kbprb KB273020

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