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    Problem create folder

    I have problem to create folder. Some PC did not allow me to create the folder. This is because in some PC, I have used a right mouse click to open the C directory. Cannot double click the C: . How to allowed me to create the folder in C directory?

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       If Dir("C:\Paddy GIS Temp Files", vbDirectory) = "" Then
        MkDir "C:\Paddy GIS Temp Files"
        End If

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    Re: Problem create folder

    I don't understand what mouse clicking has to do with not being allowed to create a folder.

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    Re: Problem create folder

    I have to use mouse right click to open the folder in some computer..Some computer just double click the directory to open the directory. Why could be like this?Only certain computer i got error message, path not found. Why?
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    Re: Problem create folder

    I think your problem is that you are not able to create directory with the above code in some computers.... I had checked the above code and is working....
    But you had mentioned that in some computers, you are not able to open the C drive with double click... and you need to open it using the popup menu....
    I think, this is the problem of that Windows.... Try reinstalling the windows.....
    I don't know whether it will solve your problem... Or wait for what others can say about this....

    Note: If you are not able to open the C drive using double click, try to ask this question on any forum that will answer on Windows problems...

    Bye..

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    Re: Problem create folder

    REINSTALL WINDOWS????!!!! Why? Why not check security/permissions on the the box that doesnt allow the folder to be created. Check to see that the root folder or some other obscure error isnt occurring. I mean, debug the process!

    Reinstall? Good luck with that.

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    Re: Problem create folder

    Quote Originally Posted by UITDEV
    REINSTALL WINDOWS????!!!! Why?
    Costs you a max of 2 hours and solves quite all problems.
    Delete it. They just clutter threads anyway.

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    Re: Problem create folder

    Quote Originally Posted by TheBigB
    Costs you a max of 2 hours and solves quite all problems.


    Not quite sure anything is ever learned from that method. If someone came to me for a job, and on the interview they explain that they solve problems by reinstalling the operating system - they'd be looking elsewhere.

    There is also the idea that the other box might not be under the control of the OP. The OP might not have the freedom to reinstall the entire operating system and its software, settings, etc.

    The idea is for the OP to learn WHY the directory can be created on one box, but not another.

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    Re: Problem create folder

    Quote Originally Posted by UITDEV
    Why not check security/permissions on the the box that doesnt allow the folder to be created.
    I believe you will find this to be the cause of the problem.

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    Re: Problem create folder

    Quote Originally Posted by UITDEV


    Not quite sure anything is ever learned from that method. If someone came to me for a job, and on the interview they explain that they solve problems by reinstalling the operating system - they'd be looking elsewhere.

    There is also the idea that the other box might not be under the control of the OP. The OP might not have the freedom to reinstall the entire operating system and its software, settings, etc.

    The idea is for the OP to learn WHY the directory can be created on one box, but not another.
    It sure depends on the nature of the job you'd be applying to.
    I work at the local repair shop.
    Instead of trying things for hours and hours, reinstalling Windows often is the best solution.

    It's all about efficiency. You can spend hours finding the problem and a solution, give the customer a huge bill and figure you need to do 10 other PC's. This would tag the store pricey and slow. OR you could set it to reinstall, do other PC's in the meantime and give the customer a reasonable bill.

    Nevertheless, you're right to. It all just depends on the type of work you do.

    By the way, what do you mean with 'box'?
    Delete it. They just clutter threads anyway.

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    Re: Problem create folder

    Quote Originally Posted by TheBigB
    It sure depends on the nature of the job you'd be applying to.
    I work at the local repair shop.
    Without a doubt! When someone gets to the point where they bring their box to you, its quite possibly true that the best thing to do is to reinstall more often than not... No question there. I would probably want a lower bill, sure.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheBigB
    By the way, what do you mean with 'box'?
    "box" = machine = computer = PC


    If I were a gambling man, my money would be on permissions/security. If "matrik02" is still listening, have you compared the security/permissions on the two PCs?

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    Re: Problem create folder

    How to check the permissions/security on the computer?

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