Explorer|Tools|Folder Options|File Types|"folder"|Advanced and change the
default "Action:" from "explore" to "open"

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

"Alison Hargreaves" wrote:
> How can I permanently turn off the "View Folder" function
> (Explorer Bar) which opens on the left hand side of the
> screen when I open a folder? I've tried clicking on the
> cross, which is OK, but as soon as I open that folder
> again, I get the screen splitting into two again, and the
> folder view back on!!
>
> I've tried View -> Explorer Bar and then clicking on the
> tick on folder view - but again, as soon as I go back into
> the folder (or any folder) there it is again!!
>
> I can't seem to find anything in Folder Options either!!
>
> It's not urgent, but just one of those little annoying
> things if you are able to help!!

Thanks Dave - it works!!

What a star!! I would never have found that in a million
years!!

Cheers........ Alison xx


>-----Original Message-----
>Explorer|Tools|Folder Options|File
Types|"folder"|Advanced and change the
>default "Action:" from "explore" to "open"
>
>--
>Regards,
>
>Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in
newsgroup.
>Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
>
>"Alison Hargreaves" wrote:
>> How can I permanently turn off the "View Folder"
function
>> (Explorer Bar) which opens on the left hand side of the
>> screen when I open a folder? I've tried clicking on the
>> cross, which is OK, but as soon as I open that folder
>> again, I get the screen splitting into two again, and
the
>> folder view back on!!
>>
>> I've tried View -> Explorer Bar and then clicking on the
>> tick on folder view - but again, as soon as I go back
into
>> the folder (or any folder) there it is again!!
>>
>> I can't seem to find anything in Folder Options either!!
>>
>> It's not urgent, but just one of those little annoying
>> things if you are able to help!!
>
>
>.
>

You're quite welcome.

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

"Alison Hargreaves" wrote:
> Thanks Dave - it works!!
>
> What a star!! I would never have found that in a million
> years!!
>
> Cheers........ Alison xx