Open all folders in "explorer" mode instead of "open" mode.

[Kerry]

I would like all opened folders to display the directory tree in the left
column by default. Currently when I open a folder the left column displays a
list of "common tasks" instead of the directory tree seen when using Windows
Explorer. I can display the tree by clicking the "Folders" toolbar button,
but I would prefer to display the explorer-style tree for all windows by
default. Is there a way?

Thanks,

Kerry

[skyhf]

"Kerry" > wrote in message >...
> I would like all opened folders to display the directory tree in the left
> column by default. Currently when I open a folder the left column displays a
> list of "common tasks" instead of the directory tree seen when using Windows
> Explorer. I can display the tree by clicking the "Folders" toolbar button,
> but I would prefer to display the explorer-style tree for all windows by
> default. Is there a way?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kerry

You can modify settings in registry manually.The key is:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\SHELL\OPEN\COMMAND
add "Explorer.exe" to default key.

Or you can try our software MagicTweak to tweak it.

Offers tweaking utilities designed to optimize and speed up Microsoft
Windows XP/2000/ME/98.
http://www.magictweak.com

[Kerry]

Skyhf,

Thanks for the tip on how to display the directory tree by default in all
new opened windows. However, I was was unable to to perform the registry
changes you suggested because I could not find the registry key specified in
your message. In the registry editor, I drilled down to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell

but I did not find the

OPEN\COMMAND

key. Under the "SHELL" key, I did locate "FIND" and "MANAGE" keys, but no
"OPEN" keys. Was I supposed to create a new key to match the key you
specified?

Thanks,

Kerry


"skyhf" > wrote in message
om...
> "Kerry" > wrote in message
>...
> > I would like all opened folders to display the directory tree in the
left
> > column by default. Currently when I open a folder the left column
displays a
> > list of "common tasks" instead of the directory tree seen when using
Windows
> > Explorer. I can display the tree by clicking the "Folders" toolbar
button,
> > but I would prefer to display the explorer-style tree for all windows by
> > default. Is there a way?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Kerry
>
> You can modify settings in registry manually.The key is:
>
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\SHELL\OPEN\CO
MMAND
> add "Explorer.exe" to default key.
>
> Or you can try our software MagicTweak to tweak it.
>
> Offers tweaking utilities designed to optimize and speed up Microsoft
> Windows XP/2000/ME/98.
> http://www.magictweak.com