Windows 10: FOLDER ON DESKTOP OPENS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE BUT I CANT OPEN IT

I have an external hard drive that I have put on my desktop. I try to open it the folder goes to the bottom of the page and then when I try to open it there it won't let me. help

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Opening a Folder in VC++

I've recently started learning VC++ and it's coming along quite nicley, I've now been given a little task by my boss to add a button to an excisting Incident report program.

All the button needs to do is open a new explorer window and open the folder selected in the incident report program. There isn't a deadline for it, it's just to assist in my learning.

I'm not asking for anyone to do it for me, i just need a few suggestions on how to do this so i'm looking in the correct direction?

Thanks

 

Can't open folders on desktop

Hello David,

System file corruption is one of the possible causes of this issue. For us to isolate and assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

• What exactly happens when you try to open folder?
• Are you getting any error messages?

Meanwhile, we suggest checking this article and follow the
steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows.

We're looking forward to your response.

 

Opening a Folder in VC++

I've got the button working now, it opens the folder which I've stated.

I'm now looking at reading a string the user inputs, from this string I want to be able identify and open the folder using the button.

Is this in the range of someone at intermediate level?

Furthermore, is there a function like equalsIgnoreCase in c++ and would this be viable for doing what I need?