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The following preconditions must be met: | '''The following preconditions must be met:''' | ||
* Multiple programs (.exe files) with the same beginning of the Filename in the same folder | |||
* Filename is longer than 8.3 characters | |||
* The programs are located on a CD | |||
'''Bug description:''' | |||
Bug description: | |||
Double clicking or pressing enter on a program with similar beginning of the filename results in launching the program with the shortest similar name. | Double clicking or pressing enter on a program with similar beginning of the filename results in launching the program with the shortest similar name. | ||
Example: | '''Example:''' | ||
* My Program.Exe | |||
* My Program - Plugins.Exe | |||
* My Program - Languages.Exe | |||
No matter which of those three is double clicked, "My Program.Exe" will always be launched instead. | No matter which of those three is double clicked, "My Program.Exe" will always be launched instead. | ||
Workarounds: | '''Workarounds:''' | ||
Ctrl+Enter, Enter / Ctrl+Shift+Enter, Enter on filename for copying filename to TC's command line and launching it. | *Shift+Enter / Shift+double click on filename (actually meant for starting a command line application without closing the output window) | ||
*Ctrl+Enter, Enter / Ctrl+Shift+Enter, Enter on filename for copying filename to TC's command line and launching it. | |||
Revision as of 09:46, 5 January 2007
The following preconditions must be met:
- Multiple programs (.exe files) with the same beginning of the Filename in the same folder
- Filename is longer than 8.3 characters
- The programs are located on a CD
Bug description:
Double clicking or pressing enter on a program with similar beginning of the filename results in launching the program with the shortest similar name.
Example:
- My Program.Exe
- My Program - Plugins.Exe
- My Program - Languages.Exe
No matter which of those three is double clicked, "My Program.Exe" will always be launched instead.
Workarounds:
- Shift+Enter / Shift+double click on filename (actually meant for starting a command line application without closing the output window)
- Ctrl+Enter, Enter / Ctrl+Shift+Enter, Enter on filename for copying filename to TC's command line and launching it.