Multiple File Explorer instances?

[David_Wolfe]

I think the answer is no but I'll ask it anyway. Can Take Command have multiple docked File Explorer windows? I'm working with multiple locations in a project and having the ability to drag folder references from multiple places into my command lines would be awesome.

 

[rconn]

No, you can't have multiple docked File Explorer windows. However, you could have external File Explorer windows and drag files / folders from them to your command line.

 

[David_Wolfe]

Thanks Rex. Are you talking about multiple Windows File Explorer or Take Command File Explorer windows? Unfortunately I typically run TC elevated so interaction between a non-elevated and elevated app is restricted and I can't drag and drop from a Windows File Explorer. If you're talking about the TC File Explorer, how do I launch that externally?

 

[rconn]

Multiple Windows File Explorer windows. I suppose you could have multiple TCMD sessions open, but I'm not sure that's the best approach. Can't you run your Windows File Explorer session(s) elevated?

 

[David_Wolfe]

I've tried running c:\windows\explorer.exe elevated and while it does prompt me to confirm running as admin, it still will not interact with TC.. Not sure if it truly didn't launch elevated even though it prompted to confirm or if there is something else going on stopping the interaction.

 

[Jay Sage]

I can confirm that. Windows explorer does not open elevated even though it prompts, and files cannot be dragged to an elevated TCC. Files can be dragged to a non-elevated TCC.

Maybe Rex knows why that is.