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Old August 18th 04, 03:25 AM
FredD
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD




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Old August 18th 04, 12:19 PM
Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

Hi,

From Explorer, click Tools/Folder Options. If you are using "common tasks",
then you need to switch to "classic folders". Then go back and set the
folder view up the way you want. Return to folder options, and on the view
tab tab use the option to "apply to all folders".

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the
taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD






  #3  
Old August 18th 04, 03:06 PM
FredD
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

Ok, I did that, but it hasn't worked.
Explorer is still opening up the same way!

FredD


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
Hi,

From Explorer, click Tools/Folder Options. If you are using "common

tasks",
then you need to switch to "classic folders". Then go back and set the
folder view up the way you want. Return to folder options, and on the view
tab tab use the option to "apply to all folders".

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the
taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up

like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD









  #4  
Old August 19th 04, 01:34 AM
Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

Make sure only one instance of Explorer is open when you do this.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
Ok, I did that, but it hasn't worked.
Explorer is still opening up the same way!

FredD


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
Hi,

From Explorer, click Tools/Folder Options. If you are using "common

tasks",
then you need to switch to "classic folders". Then go back and set the
folder view up the way you want. Return to folder options, and on the
view
tab tab use the option to "apply to all folders".

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the
taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up

like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD











  #5  
Old August 19th 04, 05:18 AM
FredD
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

Ok, did it all again in case I had done it with more than one instance open,
nothings changed!
Explorer is still opening up the same way!

FredD


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
Make sure only one instance of Explorer is open when you do this.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
Ok, I did that, but it hasn't worked.
Explorer is still opening up the same way!

FredD


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
Hi,

From Explorer, click Tools/Folder Options. If you are using "common

tasks",
then you need to switch to "classic folders". Then go back and set the
folder view up the way you want. Return to folder options, and on the
view
tab tab use the option to "apply to all folders".

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the
taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up

like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD













  #6  
Old August 19th 04, 12:35 PM
Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

Hi Fred,

Yes, I know it's a pain. WindowsXP will remember the settings of up to 400
folders, after that it starts forgetting some. See this from MVP Kelly for a
way to increase this number:

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

Line 2, increase the folder view size limit to 8000. See if it helps.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
Ok, did it all again in case I had done it with more than one instance
open,
nothings changed!
Explorer is still opening up the same way!

FredD


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
Make sure only one instance of Explorer is open when you do this.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
Ok, I did that, but it hasn't worked.
Explorer is still opening up the same way!

FredD


"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote in message
...
Hi,

From Explorer, click Tools/Folder Options. If you are using "common
tasks",
then you need to switch to "classic folders". Then go back and set the
folder view up the way you want. Return to folder options, and on the
view
tab tab use the option to "apply to all folders".

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"FredD" wrote in message
...
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the
taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open
up
like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every
time?
FredD















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Old January 5th 06, 07:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FredD
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD
Hi Fred
Wonder if you sorted it yet - this is the easy way
Tools - Folder Options - File Types.
Then Click on the Yellow "Folder" to highlight it (dont click on File Folder)
Click - Advanced
Click - Explore
Click - Set Default

Job Done
Cheers
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Old January 6th 06, 06:33 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Default Folders View in Explorer ?

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"iamamanc" wrote in message
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FredD Wrote:
When I open Explorer I have to click on the 'Folders' button on the
taskbar
to get the Folders column on the left, how do get explorer to open up
like
that by default, and not have to click the folders button every time?
FredD


Hi Fred
Wonder if you sorted it yet - this is the easy way
Tools - Folder Options - File Types.
Then Click on the Yellow "Folder" to highlight it (dont click on File
Folder)
Click - Advanced
Click - Explore
Click - Set Default

Job Done
Cheers


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iamamanc


 




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