Activate a Folder that is already Running

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Paths and folders can't "run". What exactly do you mean by this?
 
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Paths and folders can't "run". What exactly do you mean by this?

I think he means an open folder which he wants to maximize.
If that is the case then you can use the AppActivate by passing the title of the folder window in explorer
Code:
AppActivate "Enter the folder window tilte here"
 
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I think he means an open folder which he wants to maximize.
If that is the case then you can use the AppActivate by passing the title of the folder window in explorer
Code:
AppActivate "Enter the folder window tilte here"


Thanks guys for replying.

Hi Jaafar, yes your assumption is correct. I just wanted to maximize a folder that was minimized in the taskbar so it would be visible onscreen. I found a piece of code that does what I want. Thought i'd share in case anyone else needs to do this:

ChDir "C:\Users\Default\Desktop"
Application.Dialogs(xlDialogOpen).Show

thanks
 
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