Folder Options - Folders won't open in same window

[RadTech2011]

I have Windows XP Media Center 2005 on a Toshiba Satellite laptop.

I have already used to desktop Windows Help and Support to learn about how
to open the Folder Options Menu dialog box. I have selected and "Applied"
the option of, "Open each folder in same window," several times already.
However, each time I click a subfolder, it opens up in a new window - and all
of a sudden I have a million folders cascading open on my desktop because I
was browsing through a large branch of file folders.

I have even tried to make the necessary adjustment under the "File Types"
tab (by selecting File Folders type and trying to edit or reconfigure
settings through "Advanced" options. However the check box, "Browse in same
window" is grayed out and unchecked (meaning I cannot select that option
preference). Even when I try to add a new Action for the File Folder Type,
the box is still grayed out and unchecked.

I really need help fixing this setting problem. So that I don't have so
many folders to close after I have finally found the file I am looking for.
Thanks!

 

[- Bobb -]

I have Windows XP Media Center 2005 on a Toshiba Satellite laptop.

I have already used to desktop Windows Help and Support to learn about
how
to open the Folder Options Menu dialog box. I have selected and
"Applied"
the option of, "Open each folder in same window," several times already.
However, each time I click a subfolder, it opens up in a new window -
and all
of a sudden I have a million folders cascading open on my desktop
because I
was browsing through a large branch of file folders.

I have even tried to make the necessary adjustment under the "File
Types"
tab (by selecting File Folders type and trying to edit or reconfigure
settings through "Advanced" options. However the check box, "Browse in
same
window" is grayed out and unchecked (meaning I cannot select that option
preference). Even when I try to add a new Action for the File Folder
Type,
the box is still grayed out and unchecked.

I really need help fixing this setting problem. So that I don't have so
many folders to close after I have finally found the file I am looking
for.
Thanks!

Lots of others with same issue:
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1215422&SiteID=17
"...Looks like it's dependent on whether or not the Folder tree is
displayed inthe Navigation pane. With the Navigation pane removed from
Layout, or withthe Folder tree collapsed to the bottom so that Favorite
Links fills thepane, it works as expected. At least that's what I'm
seeing right now...."

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

FIX: Open each folder in the same window:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/samewindow.htm

--
Regards,

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


I have Windows XP Media Center 2005 on a Toshiba Satellite laptop.

I have already used to desktop Windows Help and Support to learn about how
to open the Folder Options Menu dialog box. I have selected and "Applied"
the option of, "Open each folder in same window," several times already.
However, each time I click a subfolder, it opens up in a new window - and all
of a sudden I have a million folders cascading open on my desktop because I
was browsing through a large branch of file folders.

I have even tried to make the necessary adjustment under the "File Types"
tab (by selecting File Folders type and trying to edit or reconfigure
settings through "Advanced" options. However the check box, "Browse in same
window" is grayed out and unchecked (meaning I cannot select that option
preference). Even when I try to add a new Action for the File Folder Type,
the box is still grayed out and unchecked.

I really need help fixing this setting problem. So that I don't have so
many folders to close after I have finally found the file I am looking for.
Thanks!

 

[dadiOH]

I have Windows XP Media Center 2005 on a Toshiba Satellite laptop.

I have already used to desktop Windows Help and Support to learn
about how to open the Folder Options Menu dialog box. I have
selected and "Applied" the option of, "Open each folder in same
window," several times already. However, each time I click a
subfolder, it opens up in a new window - and all of a sudden I have a
million folders cascading open on my desktop because I was browsing
through a large branch of file folders.

I have even tried to make the necessary adjustment under the "File
Types" tab (by selecting File Folders type and trying to edit or
reconfigure settings through "Advanced" options. However the check
box, "Browse in same window" is grayed out and unchecked (meaning I
cannot select that option preference). Even when I try to add a new
Action for the File Folder Type, the box is still grayed out and
unchecked.

I really need help fixing this setting problem. So that I don't have
so many folders to close after I have finally found the file I am
looking for. Thanks!

If you can't find another way, you could change the default folder action
from "open" to "explore". Together with "Open each folder in same window"
you should be fixed. Trouble is, you probably won't be able to do that from
Folder options, File types as MS has decided that we must NOT mess with our
computers. You can get around that with ContextEdit as get doesn't give a
rat's ass what MS wants.
http://www.ramlende.com/utilities.html

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[RadTech2011]

Thank you for the download of corrected registry. After merging it, the
problem was fixed. Thank you very much!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

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


Thank you for the download of corrected registry. After merging it, the
problem was fixed. Thank you very much!