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Unable to open hyperlinks using file://server/folder format.

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PCDoctor13
PCDoctor13
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I have set up links to Favorite folders using the file://server/folder format. However, this stop working few days back. I am able to open the link using IE without issues. However, nothing happens in Firefox.

I tested this from a different computer and received the same results.

I re-imported the links from IE and same result (don't work with Firefox, but open with IE).

I tried Firefox in Safe mode. Same result.

Is there a new format to open links to file folders? Am I missing a configuration setting?

Thanks

I have set up links to Favorite folders using the file://server/folder format. However, this stop working few days back. I am able to open the link using IE without issues. However, nothing happens in Firefox. I tested this from a different computer and received the same results. I re-imported the links from IE and same result (don't work with Firefox, but open with IE). I tried Firefox in Safe mode. Same result. Is there a new format to open links to file folders? Am I missing a configuration setting? Thanks

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cor-el
cor-el
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For a UNC server path you need 5 backslashes.

You can check the Web Console or Browser Console for (security relelated) error messages.

  • "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Web Developer
chaotic
chaotic
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Hello! file:///driveName/folder/folder(if any)/pageName.htm Perhaps you are missing the '.htm'? at the end. Sorry if that does not help.


Thanks