CAB files may appear as a tree node in Windows Explorer (283605)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q283605

SYMPTOMS

When you view folders in Windows Explorer and you click the folder, .cab file archives and subfolders under the parent folder may be displayed. However, if you expand the folder node by clicking the plus sign (+) that is next to the folder name, this behavior does not occur.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how to use compressed folders in Windows XP, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

306531 HOW TO: Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB283605
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