Modify behaviour of Windows Explorer?

[Terrycymru]

Is it possible to modify the behaviour of Windows Explorer in WinXP to be
more like earlier versions of Windows?

I find that it is much too sensitive in XP and it is very easy to
inadvertently launch a file or drag and drop it to another location.

Terry

[M. Rajesh]

Hi,

What do u mean by too sensitive. Can you elaborate and what do u find different that you found in earlier versions.
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"Terrycymru" wrote:

> Is it possible to modify the behaviour of Windows Explorer in WinXP to be
> more like earlier versions of Windows?
>
> I find that it is much too sensitive in XP and it is very easy to
> inadvertently launch a file or drag and drop it to another location.
>
> Terry
>

[Terrycymru]

On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 01:50:33 -0500, Kelly wrote:

> More info needed. In the meantime, go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
> Options/View and place a check in the box that reads: Display simple folder
> view in Explorer's Folder List.

Thanks for the pointer! Tools/Folder Options/General is probably set for
single click to open file - I am used to double-click. I'll check when I
get back to the machine in question. Problem probably solved.

[Kelly]

More info needed. In the meantime, go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
Options/View and place a check in the box that reads: Display simple folder
view in Explorer's Folder List.

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Kelly

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"Terrycymru" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to modify the behaviour of Windows Explorer in WinXP to be
> more like earlier versions of Windows?
>
> I find that it is much too sensitive in XP and it is very easy to
> inadvertently launch a file or drag and drop it to another location.
>
> Terry

[Terrycymru]

On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 01:50:33 -0500, Kelly wrote:

> More info needed. In the meantime, go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
> Options/View and place a check in the box that reads: Display simple folder
> view in Explorer's Folder List.

Thanks for the pointer! Tools/Folder Options/General is probably set for
single click to open file - I am used to double-click. I'll check when I
get back to the machine in question. Problem probably solved.

[Kelly]

'Welcome and good luck!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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"Terrycymru" > wrote in message
.. .
> On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 01:50:33 -0500, Kelly wrote:
>
>> More info needed. In the meantime, go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
>> Options/View and place a check in the box that reads: Display simple
>> folder
>> view in Explorer's Folder List.
>
> Thanks for the pointer! Tools/Folder Options/General is probably set for
> single click to open file - I am used to double-click. I'll check when I
> get back to the machine in question. Problem probably solved.

[Kelly]

'Welcome and good luck!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Terrycymru" > wrote in message
.. .
> On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 01:50:33 -0500, Kelly wrote:
>
>> More info needed. In the meantime, go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
>> Options/View and place a check in the box that reads: Display simple
>> folder
>> view in Explorer's Folder List.
>
> Thanks for the pointer! Tools/Folder Options/General is probably set for
> single click to open file - I am used to double-click. I'll check when I
> get back to the machine in question. Problem probably solved.

[Alex Nichol]

Terrycymru wrote:

>Is it possible to modify the behaviour of Windows Explorer in WinXP to be
>more like earlier versions of Windows?
>
>I find that it is much too sensitive in XP and it is very easy to
>inadvertently launch a file or drag and drop it to another location.

Use TweakUI - one of the XP Powertoys from (if you have installed XP
SP1)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

If you have not installed SP1, the earlier version can be found at
http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Once installed you will find it in Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

Its Mouse page covers the things you need - double click sensitivity,
and drag sensitivity as well as speed of opening menus in Start Menu.
I suggest putting drag up to maybe 25 pixels, so you can drag up to
nearly icon size without result


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Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Alex Nichol]

Terrycymru wrote:

>Is it possible to modify the behaviour of Windows Explorer in WinXP to be
>more like earlier versions of Windows?
>
>I find that it is much too sensitive in XP and it is very easy to
>inadvertently launch a file or drag and drop it to another location.

Use TweakUI - one of the XP Powertoys from (if you have installed XP
SP1)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

If you have not installed SP1, the earlier version can be found at
http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Once installed you will find it in Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

Its Mouse page covers the things you need - double click sensitivity,
and drag sensitivity as well as speed of opening menus in Start Menu.
I suggest putting drag up to maybe 25 pixels, so you can drag up to
nearly icon size without result


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Alex Nichol]

Terrycymru wrote:

>Is it possible to modify the behaviour of Windows Explorer in WinXP to be
>more like earlier versions of Windows?
>
>I find that it is much too sensitive in XP and it is very easy to
>inadvertently launch a file or drag and drop it to another location.

Use TweakUI - one of the XP Powertoys from (if you have installed XP
SP1)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

If you have not installed SP1, the earlier version can be found at
http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Once installed you will find it in Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

Its Mouse page covers the things you need - double click sensitivity,
and drag sensitivity as well as speed of opening menus in Start Menu.
I suggest putting drag up to maybe 25 pixels, so you can drag up to
nearly icon size without result


--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)