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Document Library - Open with Windows Explorer not working

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Hi,

2 of my SharePoint users are experiencing this problem.

In a document library, when they click on Action -> Open with Windows Explorer, nothing happens.

Edited: This is happening for MOSS 2007.

-Nimesh
- Edited by thakkarnimesh Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:08 PM updated post
- Edited by Mike Walsh FIN Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:03 PM Do not demand assistance. Text removed
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:01 PM

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There can be tons of reasons why it doesn't work, and it depends how local environment is configured. I recommend to read "Whitepaper - Understanding and Troubleshooting the SharePoint Explorer View" http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c523ac7a-5724-48be-b973-641e805588f4 to understand how it works
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- Marked as answer by Lambert Qin [秦磊] Thursday, December 31, 2009 2:19 AM
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:47 PM
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Hi Nimesh

follow these to resolve.

Go To Start > Run > Type webfldrs.msi

Click on Select Reinstall Mode button (not Reinstall button)

Select all options

Click on OK

Now click on the Reinstall button

Click on OK

Click on Yes to restart the machine or manually restart the machine.

regards

Balu
- Marked as answer by Lambert Qin [秦磊] Thursday, December 31, 2009 2:19 AM
Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:01 AM

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There can be tons of reasons why it doesn't work, and it depends how local environment is configured. I recommend to read "Whitepaper - Understanding and Troubleshooting the SharePoint Explorer View" http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=c523ac7a-5724-48be-b973-641e805588f4 to understand how it works
SharePoint 2007 -2010 Tips & Tricks Portal | Microsoft MVP | My Blog about Information Management | My twitter
- Marked as answer by Lambert Qin [秦磊] Thursday, December 31, 2009 2:19 AM
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:47 PM
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Hi Nimesh

follow these to resolve.

Go To Start > Run > Type webfldrs.msi

Click on Select Reinstall Mode button (not Reinstall button)

Select all options

Click on OK

Now click on the Reinstall button

Click on OK

Click on Yes to restart the machine or manually restart the machine.

regards

Balu
- Marked as answer by Lambert Qin [秦磊] Thursday, December 31, 2009 2:19 AM
Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:01 AM
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Please note thet this is local sustem configuration issue, but not the server, so you need resolve this issue on both Users' workstation following Balu's or Michael's suggestions.

Sunday, December 27, 2009 5:33 PM