Folders view in Windows Explorer

[bongofury]

Hi,

My old computer was running Windows 98. With my new Windows XP OS
whenever I open Windows Explorer along the left hand side of the
screen I am given a screen with the options "System Tasks," "File and
Folder Tasks," "Other Places" and "Details." I click on the "Folders"
button and I get the standard Win 98 view with the folders view on the
left of my screen. Fine. The problem is that I have to click on
"Folders" every time I start Explorer. Is there any way to get the
"Folders" view to stick and come up every time I start Explorer just
like with Win 98? I think I've tried everything. BTW, Tools/ Folder
Options/ View/ Apply... doesn't work.

Thanks,
Mark

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hi,

The following KB article will help you in customizing the explorer view in Windows XP:

HOW TO: Customize the Windows explorer views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307856

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"bongofury" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> My old computer was running Windows 98. With my new Windows XP OS
> whenever I open Windows Explorer along the left hand side of the
> screen I am given a screen with the options "System Tasks," "File and
> Folder Tasks," "Other Places" and "Details." I click on the "Folders"
> button and I get the standard Win 98 view with the folders view on the
> left of my screen. Fine. The problem is that I have to click on
> "Folders" every time I start Explorer. Is there any way to get the
> "Folders" view to stick and come up every time I start Explorer just
> like with Win 98? I think I've tried everything. BTW, Tools/ Folder
> Options/ View/ Apply... doesn't work.
>
> Thanks,
> Mark

[bongofury]

Thanks, but none of these problem solvers seem to apply to my problem.
I'm not trying to change where Windows Explorer opens but what I want
it to what I want it to show down the left hand side of my screen.

Mark

On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 23:43:15 +0530, "Anando [MS-MVP]" >
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>The following KB article will help you in customizing the explorer view in Windows XP:
>
>HOW TO: Customize the Windows explorer views in Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307856

[Will Denny]

Hi

View settings are limited to 400. Try the following link to increase those
settings to 8000:

Line 2 - left hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Courtesy of MVP Kelly.

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MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"bongofury" > wrote in message
...
| Hi,
|
| My old computer was running Windows 98. With my new Windows XP OS
| whenever I open Windows Explorer along the left hand side of the
| screen I am given a screen with the options "System Tasks," "File and
| Folder Tasks," "Other Places" and "Details." I click on the "Folders"
| button and I get the standard Win 98 view with the folders view on the
| left of my screen. Fine. The problem is that I have to click on
| "Folders" every time I start Explorer. Is there any way to get the
| "Folders" view to stick and come up every time I start Explorer just
| like with Win 98? I think I've tried everything. BTW, Tools/ Folder
| Options/ View/ Apply... doesn't work.
|
| Thanks,
| Mark

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Mark,

That article explains it fully.

Explorer /e
This command starts Windows Explorer using the default view. (folder =
pane enabled)

Explorer /n
This command opens an Explorer window using the default setting. (Common =
Tasks pane)

If you're accessing Windows Explorer using a shortcut, you may want to =
remove the "/n" parameter. (if that does not help, add the "/e" =
parameter). If that does not help, tell us how you're opening Windows =
Explorer/folders?

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"bongofury" > wrote in message =
...
Thanks, but none of these problem solvers seem to apply to my problem.
I'm not trying to change where Windows Explorer opens but what I want
it to what I want it to show down the left hand side of my screen.

Mark

On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 23:43:15 +0530, "Anando [MS-MVP]" >
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>The following KB article will help you in customizing the explorer view =
in Windows XP:
>
>HOW TO: Customize the Windows explorer views in Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;307856

[Will Denny]

Oops - mis-read the Q. Please disregard my last posting!!

--

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"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
| Hi
|
| View settings are limited to 400. Try the following link to increase
those
| settings to 8000:
|
| Line 2 - left hand side
| http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
|
| Courtesy of MVP Kelly.
|
| --
|
| Will Denny
| MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
|
|
| "bongofury" > wrote in message
| ...
| | Hi,
| |
| | My old computer was running Windows 98. With my new Windows XP OS
| | whenever I open Windows Explorer along the left hand side of the
| | screen I am given a screen with the options "System Tasks," "File and
| | Folder Tasks," "Other Places" and "Details." I click on the "Folders"
| | button and I get the standard Win 98 view with the folders view on the
| | left of my screen. Fine. The problem is that I have to click on
| | "Folders" every time I start Explorer. Is there any way to get the
| | "Folders" view to stick and come up every time I start Explorer just
| | like with Win 98? I think I've tried everything. BTW, Tools/ Folder
| | Options/ View/ Apply... doesn't work.
| |
| | Thanks,
| | Mark
|

[Kenny]

right click on MY COMPUTER>PROPERTIES>ADVANCED> PERFORMANCE>SETTINGS
Uncheck the Use common tasks in folders

tell me if this works

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
_____________
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"bongofury" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> My old computer was running Windows 98. With my new Windows XP OS
> whenever I open Windows Explorer along the left hand side of the
> screen I am given a screen with the options "System Tasks," "File and
> Folder Tasks," "Other Places" and "Details." I click on the "Folders"
> button and I get the standard Win 98 view with the folders view on the
> left of my screen. Fine. The problem is that I have to click on
> "Folders" every time I start Explorer. Is there any way to get the
> "Folders" view to stick and come up every time I start Explorer just
> like with Win 98? I think I've tried everything. BTW, Tools/ Folder
> Options/ View/ Apply... doesn't work.
>
> Thanks,
> Mark


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[bongofury]

OK, I see, the web site isn't totally clear about what was being
changed, I tried the /e thing and it did what I needed it to do!
Thanks to both of you!

Mark

On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 01:20:44 +0530, "Ramesh [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Mark,
>
>That article explains it fully.
>
>Explorer /e
>This command starts Windows Explorer using the default view. (folder pane enabled)
>
>Explorer /n
>This command opens an Explorer window using the default setting. (Common Tasks pane)
>
>If you're accessing Windows Explorer using a shortcut, you may want to remove the "/n" parameter. (if that does not help, add the "/e" parameter). If that does not help, tell us how you're opening Windows Explorer/folders?

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Thanks Ramesh for explaining out the KB in detail to the OP :o)

--

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Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
Mark,

That article explains it fully.

Explorer /e
This command starts Windows Explorer using the default view. (folder pane enabled)

Explorer /n
This command opens an Explorer window using the default setting. (Common Tasks pane)

If you're accessing Windows Explorer using a shortcut, you may want to remove the "/n" parameter.
(if that does not help, add the "/e" parameter). If that does not help, tell us how you're opening
Windows Explorer/folders?

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"bongofury" > wrote in message
...
Thanks, but none of these problem solvers seem to apply to my problem.
I'm not trying to change where Windows Explorer opens but what I want
it to what I want it to show down the left hand side of my screen.

Mark

On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 23:43:15 +0530, "Anando [MS-MVP]" >
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>The following KB article will help you in customizing the explorer view in Windows XP:
>
>HOW TO: Customize the Windows explorer views in Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307856

[Ramesh [MVP]]

You're welcome.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"bongofury" > wrote in message =
...
OK, I see, the web site isn't totally clear about what was being
changed, I tried the /e thing and it did what I needed it to do!
Thanks to both of you!

Mark

On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 01:20:44 +0530, "Ramesh [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Mark,
>
>That article explains it fully.
>
>Explorer /e
>This command starts Windows Explorer using the default view. (folder =
pane enabled)
>
>Explorer /n
>This command opens an Explorer window using the default setting. =
(Common Tasks pane)
>
>If you're accessing Windows Explorer using a shortcut, you may want to =
remove the "/n" parameter. (if that does not help, add the "/e" =
parameter). If that does not help, tell us how you're opening Windows =
Explorer/folders?

[Ramesh [MVP]]

No problem Anando :-)

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Anando [MS-MVP]" > wrote in message =
...
Thanks Ramesh for explaining out the KB in detail to the OP :o)

--=20

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote in message=20
...
Mark,

That article explains it fully.

Explorer /e
This command starts Windows Explorer using the default view. (folder =
pane enabled)

Explorer /n
This command opens an Explorer window using the default setting. (Common =
Tasks pane)

If you're accessing Windows Explorer using a shortcut, you may want to =
remove the "/n" parameter.=20
(if that does not help, add the "/e" parameter). If that does not help, =
tell us how you're opening=20
Windows Explorer/folders?

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"bongofury" > wrote in message=20
...
Thanks, but none of these problem solvers seem to apply to my problem.
I'm not trying to change where Windows Explorer opens but what I want
it to what I want it to show down the left hand side of my screen.

Mark

On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 23:43:15 +0530, "Anando [MS-MVP]" >
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>The following KB article will help you in customizing the explorer view =
in Windows XP:
>
>HOW TO: Customize the Windows explorer views in Windows XP
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;307856=20

[Wesley Vogel]

Kenny,

This may be better.

Start | Run | Type: control folders | OK |
General tab | � Show common tasks in folders
[[Specifies that hyperlinks to common folder tasks and other places on your
computer are displayed in folders. These links appear in the left pane of
the folder window.]]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In ,
Kenny > hunted and pecked:
> right click on MY COMPUTER>PROPERTIES>ADVANCED> PERFORMANCE>SETTINGS
> Uncheck the Use common tasks in folders
>
> tell me if this works
>
> --
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> _____________
> Kenny S
> foksot2004 at hotmail.com
> www.computerboom.net
> "bongofury" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> My old computer was running Windows 98. With my new Windows XP OS
>> whenever I open Windows Explorer along the left hand side of the
>> screen I am given a screen with the options "System Tasks," "File and
>> Folder Tasks," "Other Places" and "Details." I click on the
>> "Folders" button and I get the standard Win 98 view with the folders
>> view on the left of my screen. Fine. The problem is that I have to
>> click on "Folders" every time I start Explorer. Is there any way to
>> get the "Folders" view to stick and come up every time I start
>> Explorer just like with Win 98? I think I've tried everything.
>> BTW, Tools/ Folder Options/ View/ Apply... doesn't work.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mark
>
>
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