Default Folders List view in any folder

[Guest]

How can we make folders list default to any folder. Right now wheneveri have
to see the list of folders i have to click on 'Folders' button. I want to
make it default so that whenever i open any folder folders tree on its left.
Like windows explorer.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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

--
Regards,

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


How can we make folders list default to any folder. Right now wheneveri have
to see the list of folders i have to click on 'Folders' button. I want to
make it default so that whenever i open any folder folders tree on its left.
Like windows explorer.

 

[Stan Brown]

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:52:11 +0530 from Ramesh, MS-MVP

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

I'm not the OP, but I don't see how the above helps my issue.

On my desktop I have several folder shortcuts.(*) Whenever I click
one of them, the folder opens with the task list at the left instead
of the directory tree, which I prefer. Here's what I've tried:

1. Tools -> Folder Options, set all folders to match. Doesn't affect
these.

2. I've looked at Properties of these shortcuts, but there's no
command line so nowhere to apply the /e switch.

3. Tools -> Folder Options -> File types (as admin user), found
"Folder" type, clicked "Advanced". I found the Explore and Open
actions, but the "Edit" button is greyed out for both of them.

So how can I make these folder shortcuts open in my preferred view?

(*) I created these shortcuts by opening Explorer, navigating to the
desired folder, and right-dragging it to the desktop, then "Create
shortcut here". So these are regular shortcuts not the special ones
created by dragging to the Start Menu. In other words, they aren't
special directories with redirection.

Is there standard terminology for these two types of shortcuts? I
couldn't find anything in Help and Support about the two types, let
alone correct names for them.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

I've looked at Properties of these shortcuts, but there's no command
Do you see the "Target" text box? If so, simply prefix the existing path
with "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, "

Example:

The target:

"C:\FolderName"

becomes

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, C:\FolderName


P.S: I created the folder shortcut in the same way as you stated, and I can
see the "Target" line in the shortcut property sheet.

--
Regards,

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


Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:52:11 +0530 from Ramesh, MS-MVP

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

I'm not the OP, but I don't see how the above helps my issue.

On my desktop I have several folder shortcuts.(*) Whenever I click
one of them, the folder opens with the task list at the left instead
of the directory tree, which I prefer. Here's what I've tried:

1. Tools -> Folder Options, set all folders to match. Doesn't affect
these.

2. I've looked at Properties of these shortcuts, but there's no
command line so nowhere to apply the /e switch.

3. Tools -> Folder Options -> File types (as admin user), found
"Folder" type, clicked "Advanced". I found the Explore and Open
actions, but the "Edit" button is greyed out for both of them.

So how can I make these folder shortcuts open in my preferred view?

(*) I created these shortcuts by opening Explorer, navigating to the
desired folder, and right-dragging it to the desktop, then "Create
shortcut here". So these are regular shortcuts not the special ones
created by dragging to the Start Menu. In other words, they aren't
special directories with redirection.

Is there standard terminology for these two types of shortcuts? I
couldn't find anything in Help and Support about the two types, let
alone correct names for them.

 

[Stan Brown]

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:33:45 +0530 from Ramesh, MS-MVP

Do you see the "Target" text box?

I feel very stupid -- these aren't _shortcuts_ on my desktop, they
are actual _folders_. I set them up almost a year ago, and I guess I
forgot how I had done it. They're physically under Documents and
Settings, All Users, Desktop.

I apologize for the false lead! Can I just admit to having had a
Senior Moment and be forgiven?

 

[D. Spencer Hines]

Yep...

Pax Vobiscum.

John 5:14

DSH

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:33:45 +0530 from Ramesh, MS-MVP
<[email protected]>:

I feel very stupid -- these aren't _shortcuts_ on my desktop, they
are actual _folders_. I set them up almost a year ago, and I guess I
forgot how I had done it. They're physically under Documents and
Settings, All Users, Desktop.

I apologize for the false lead! Can I just admit to having had a
Senior Moment and be forgiven?

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I feel very stupid -- these aren't _shortcuts_ on my desktop, they
are actual _folders_. I set them up almost a year ago, and I guess I
forgot how I had done it. They're physically under Documents and
Settings, All Users, Desktop.

I apologize for the false lead! Can I just admit to having had a
Senior Moment and be forgiven?

Have you removed the arrows from the shortcut icons? If so, this is exactly
the kind of thing I always predict will happen, and why I always recommend
*against* removing the arrows.

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

You were close when you said:

3. Tools -> Folder Options -> File types (as admin user), found
"Folder" type, clicked "Advanced". I found the Explore and Open
actions, but the "Edit" button is grayed out for both of them.

You don't need to edit the actions, you just need to hi-lite 'explore' and then click 'Set Default'

 

[Carol]

Don't be silly Stan. A lot of us learn by posting, reading our own posts and
checking it out. We are all here to learn! You may have helped someone else
with your own revelation.
Thanks for updating us with what you discovered.

 

[Stan Brown]

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:21:55 -0700 from Ken Blake, MVP

Have you removed the arrows from the shortcut icons? If so, this is exactly
the kind of thing I always predict will happen, and why I always recommend
*against* removing the arrows.

No, shortcuts still have the arrows. But it happens that all six
icons on my desktop are real objects, not shortcuts. (Well, one of
the six is Recycle Bin).

There's no way I can excuse myself, I'm afraid.