Vba code to open folder opens my computer instead

ipbr21054

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Hi,
I am trying to open a folder called DR COPY INVOICES but when i run the code below it opens My Computer.
Can you see an issue with it or if need be advise another code
Thanks

Rich (BB code):
Private Sub OpenPdf_Click()
Dim Foldername As String
Foldername = "\\server\DR COPY INVOICES\"

Shell "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe """ & DR COPY INVOICES & "", vbNormalFocus
End Sub
 

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If the path is valid then it should work. Try Shell "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe " & Foldername, vbNormalFocus
 
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Hi,
After a while it did open My documents.

This however did work shown below.

Rich (BB code):
Private Sub OpenPdf_Click()
Dim strFolder As String
strFolder = "C:\Users\Ian\Desktop\REMOTES ETC\DR\DR COPY INVOICES\"
ActiveWorkbook.FollowHyperlink Address:=strFolder, NewWindow:=True
End Sub
 
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