JDK-6548613 : Windows JFileChooser missing "My Recent Documents" in dropdown
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: client-libs
  • Sub-Component: javax.swing
  • Affected Version: 6
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: windows_xp
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2007-04-20
  • Updated: 2011-05-18
  • Resolved: 2011-05-18
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JDK 7
7 b20Fixed
Description
Open a JFileChooser with Windows look and feel. Open the dropdown. Notice that "My Recent Documents" is missing from the top of the dropdown. It should be there to match native XP.

Comments
EVALUATION "My Recent Documents" should be added. Note: that Win98 doesn't have it.
03-05-2007