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Resolved [How to open Windows Explorer to Folder view?]

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by buttsy, 2007/07/21.

  1. 2007/07/21
    buttsy

    buttsy Inactive Thread Starter

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    Daft question that is driving me mad!
    How do I get my folders (my docs etc) to always open with the folder tree-rather than having to click on the folder icon?

    Thanks
    Lee
     
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    PeteC

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    Lee

    If I understand what you want to achieve - do this .....

    Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer - right click and select Properties. In the target box replace %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe with %SystemRoot%\explorer.scf. This will cause Explorer to open with My Computer expanded in the left hand pane.

    Then setup Explorer as you want for, say, C:\Windows with the folder tree in the right hand pane and the columms which you wish to see visible. Then go to Tools > Folder Options > View and click 'Apply to all folders'.

    Is this what you want?
     
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    buttsy

    buttsy Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks PeteC

    Thanks
    This has done the trick - where should I ask about about excel problems.
    Will try to put a relevant title.
    Thanks
    Lee
     
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    Another method (courtesy of sd2 ;) ) is to open any explorer window and click Tools>Folder Options>File Types tab. Select (None) Folder in the list and click Advanced button below. Select explore in the list and click Set Default. OK your way out.
     
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  7. 2009/08/11
    Bowhand

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    I've long had the same annoyance as Buttsy had, about how to open Explorer in folder view using XP, and finally decided to do a Google search for a solution.

    I discovered this thread, and Windows BBS, from that search and also the answer to my question.

    I tried Noahdfear's solution (relayed from sd2) and it was simple, quick and effective. I'd like to post my grateful thanks to him/her, and to Pete C, for their very helpful information.

    I decided the site was so useful I'd register as a user so I could post this thankyou to Noahdfear, but then discovered the topic was too old so I couldn't do it.

    Anyway, Arie has now allowed me to add my comments, so "Thanks ", Noahdfear.

    What a great site!

    Bowhand
     
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  8. 2009/08/12
    PeteC

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    Glad we were able to help you :)
     
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