Windows 10: How to display a file from command line using File Explorer?

Discus and support How to display a file from command line using File Explorer? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; How can I pass a file to explorer.exe from the command line, and display it in File Explorer? When I try something like: explorer.exe mypic.jpg It... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by zBernie, May 9, 2020.

  1. ZBERNIE
    zBernie Win User

    How to display a file from command line using File Explorer?


    How can I pass a file to explorer.exe from the command line, and display it in File Explorer? When I try something like:


    explorer.exe mypic.jpg


    It opens the file in my default app for jpg files. I just want to open Explorer with the file displayed and highlighted.


    -Thanks

    :)
     
    zBernie, May 9, 2020
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  2. AUSE L SIMS
    Ause L Sims Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer Command Line Options

    I am looking for a list of Microsoft Windows 10 "File Explorer command line options".

    Preferably from the Microsoft document or TechNet site.

    Thank you in advance,
     
    Ause L Sims, May 9, 2020
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  3. NAKI
    Naki Win User
    GPU-Z what command line parameter ?

    Suggestion: /? (-?) and /help (-help) command-line arguments to show a list of all possible arguments in a small window. *Smile How to display a file from command line using File Explorer? :)
     
    Naki, May 9, 2020
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  4. ANDRE FOR DIRECTLY
    Andre for Directly Win User

    How to display a file from command line using File Explorer?

    Windows 10 File Explorer Command Line Options

    Hi Ause

    My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

    I had trouble finding official documentation, but you could launch the command prompt with elevated privilege, type: help at the prompt

    Hit Enter

    And it will give you a list of each command line argument you can use to perform common everyday tasks in File Explorer.

    Also, here is an article that might be useful.

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/10-command-lin...

    I am sure others will chime in with helpful suggestions.

    Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.
     
    Andre for Directly, May 9, 2020
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