Duplicating folders in column view

When I duplicate a folder in column view, Finder selects the duplicate folder but don't show its contents or it simply shows the folder icon. I need to click on any other folder and then come back to the duplicate folder to see what's inside.
Just wondering if anyone else is having this problem, if not, how to solve this.

J, I have a few ideas, but I think you should first get Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, boot holding down CMD+s, then when the prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.

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