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How to get FireFox to launch Windows Explorer

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kleio
kleio
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Hello,

Using Latest FireFox ESR 60.5 I want it to launch Windows Explorer when typing File:\\\\\<Path>. It opens the index in a tab on the browser, but I'd like it, like in IE for it to launch Windows Explorer

Hello, Using Latest FireFox ESR 60.5 I want it to launch Windows Explorer when typing File:\\\\\<Path>. It opens the index in a tab on the browser, but I'd like it, like in IE for it to launch Windows Explorer

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hi kleio, I don't think there is a way to launch Windows Explorer from a link, bookmark, or address bar in Firefox. I think you would need an extension that coordinates with a "native application" to do it. Probably simpler to keep a Windows Explorer button pinned to the Windows Taskbar.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/open-in-ie-1/?src=external-Add-ons_Manager_Context_Menu-extension