vb 2010 OpenFileDialog show specified file

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I will try to make this clear, i have an application that opens the file location of a running process, however when the process is located in a large folder like system32 it just opens at the first item,

What i really want is for the specified .exe to be highlighted or in focus within the dialog window, is there a way to filter or use the built in search box in the window programaticaly??

Many thanks

have you tried setting the Selected File of the open file dialog to match the file you want selected ? — The Lazy Coder
– The Lazy Coder, Commented Apr 27, 2011 at 23:07

SLaks · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-27 23:09:13Z

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Set the FileName property to the file you want before showing the dialog.

answered Apr 27, 2011 at 23:09

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MaddMark Over a year ago

i think i have but it was a while ago, ill give that a go now

MaddMark Over a year ago

ok tried that, remember now why it didnt work, i dont want to actualy open the file just Point the user at it, the FileName property would let you open it at a click if i wanted to do that, Thanks anyway, Perhaps there if a better method to do what i want i just dont know what it is

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