FULL PRODUCT VERSION :
java version "1.6.0_21"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_21-b06)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 17.0-b16, mixed mode)

ADDITIONAL OS VERSION INFORMATION :
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]

A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
With the JFileChooser it's not possible to navigate to a soft link to a directory, when using Windows 7. Either a double click on the directory icon nor a click to the open button opens the directory.
In contrast directly open this link (e.g. set the link as start folder) is possible.

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM :
1. Open a JFileChooser with a "real" directory as start folder.
2. Navigate to a soft link and try to open it.

EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR :
EXPECTED -
The Dialog shows the content of the directory.
ACTUAL -
Nothing happens.

ERROR MESSAGES/STACK TRACES THAT OCCUR :
There is no error message

REPRODUCIBILITY :
This bug can be reproduced always.

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
Assuming the folder "c:\link" is a soft link to any other folder:

1. Navigate to c:2. Enter link\a in the field filename and click on open.
3. Reopen the JFileChooser

Now the file chooser shows the content of the linked directory.