Name: jk109818 Date: 04/11/2003


FULL PRODUCT VERSION :
java version "1.4.1"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.1-b21)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.1-b21, mixed mode)

FULL OS VERSION :
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
When using the JFileChooser, the 'Create New Folder' button is disabled when the user has navigated to:

1) The root of any drive
2) The user's 'My Documents' folder.
3) The Desktop

In all of these cases, the creation of a new folder should be allowed as it is in any other Windows application.

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM :
1. Create a JFileChooser
2. Navigate to the root of a drive.


EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR :
The 'Create New Folder' button should be enabled.
The 'Create New Folder' button is disabled.

REPRODUCIBILITY :
This bug can be reproduced always.

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JFileChooser chooser = new JFileChooser();
chooser.showOpenDialog(parent);
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(Review ID: 182806)
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