string.getFileUrl ("file:///C:/WINNT/Java/Classes/")
» "C:\\WINNT\\Java\\Classes\\"
string.getFileUrl ("file:///C:/Program%20Files/Microsoft%20Office") //urls can be URL-encoded
» "C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office"
string.getFileUrl ("file:///Macintosh HD/Apps/Adobe Photoshop:") //Mac-style file paths
» "Macintosh HD:Apps:Adobe Photoshop:"