Why can I not set the focus?

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Dave - 20 Nov 2004 11:36 GMT

Hi,

I shell to internet explorer to open a URL. I use the windowstate parameter
vbMaximizedFocus but the window does not get the focus, I get the organge
flashing icon in the task bar. Any ideas why the window does not get the
focus? I am doing nothing special in the window calling Shell.

The line I use is:

Shell "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe " & Chr(34) & pURL &
Chr(34), vbMaximizedFocus

Dave

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nrford - 20 Nov 2004 14:04 GMT

> Hi,
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> Chr(34), vbMaximizedFocus

If you already have IE open and minimized to the task bar,
try closing it first and see if you have the same problem.

NFord

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Dave - 20 Nov 2004 15:09 GMT

> > Hi,
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> NFord

No, IE was not open.
Dave

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Why can I not set the focus?