simple question about directory tree

[Dr. DOS]

In Windows explorer(file manager)left pane (the directory
tree) All I want is....
for the left pane/window to show the contents of the
C:\drive and what hangs below it, such as the existence of
all the subdirectories and D;\, e;\ etc.
I do not want to see the useless "My Documents," "printers,"
"unused desktop shortcuts," etc. and the rest of these
irrelevant sub-directories (folders). I do want to
immediately see when I invoke the file manager the main
sub-directories including "program files," "windows," and
all other c:\etc.
Additionally, when I expand my network connections, there
are a myriad of listings/paths. These are historical since
most of the time, the other computers are off line. I want
Windows to stop building up this list. I am quite content to
use (Lan)\entire network\MS Windows Network. How do I get XP
to give me what I want in file manager? Thank you.

 

[Gordon]

In Windows explorer(file manager)left pane (the directory tree) All I want
is....
for the left pane/window to show the contents of the C:\drive and what
hangs below it, such as the existence of all the subdirectories and D;\,
e;\ etc.
I do not want to see the useless "My Documents," "printers," "unused
desktop shortcuts," etc. and the rest of these irrelevant sub-directories
(folders).

And why might they be "irrelevant"? Do you not HAVE any Documents?
Have you tried dragging the Folders pane divider upwards so that the
favorites pane disappears?

I do want to immediately see when I invoke the file manager the main
sub-directories including "program files," "windows," and all other c:\etc.

Why? What do you DO with them?

 

[Dr. DOS]

And why might they be "irrelevant"? Do you not HAVE any Documents?
Have you tried dragging the Folders pane divider upwards so that the
favorites pane disappears?


Why? What do you DO with them?

Thanks for the response.

Of course I have documents, thousands of them, and photos,
and downloads too. But these are not filed under "my
Documents." I use my own directory structure, not Microsoft's.

Dragging the folders pane bar upward simply reveals the
contents of my username subdirectory. My C:\ drive is still
at the bottom of the list and must be expanded to show the
actual directory tree. The rest above it is part of the
clutter I wish to eliminate, along with the network listing
clutter.

I asked a simple question about how to do something. My
reason for wanting this help seems totally irrelevant. If
you know how I can do this, please assist. If you do not
know how to accomplish what I request, kindly allow those
with more knowledge to assist.

 

[Dave]

This group is for Vista, not XP.

 

[Dr. DOS]

This group is for Vista, not XP.

My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in
the directory tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe
it above remains the same. I run two vista computers and
wish to clean up this clutter in them. I'll repost the
question in an XP group for an XP answer, but would like a
Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.

 

[Gordon]

My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in the directory
tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe it above remains the same.
I run two vista computers and wish to clean up this clutter in them. I'll
repost the question in an XP group for an XP answer, but would like a
Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.

Why not just disable the navigation pane? That gives you a pane with just
your drives in it....you did try that?

 

[Dave]

In Vista, you can change the items in the Favorite Links (top section), or
cover it up by dragging the dividing line up.
But I don't think you can change the Folders section.

 

[Dr. DOS]

Why not just disable the navigation pane? That gives you a pane with
just your drives in it....you did try that?

How do I disable the navigation panel? That might do it!

 

[Dr. DOS]

In Vista, you can change the items in the Favorite Links (top section),
or cover it up by dragging the dividing line up.
But I don't think you can change the Folders section.

Thanks,
Gordon previously suggested that, but, as you note, it does
not achieve my goal.

 

[Dave]

Organize - Layout
unselect Navigation Pane

 

[Dr. DOS]

Organize - Layout
unselect Navigation Pane

Thanks

 

[Dr. DOS]

Thanks

Disabling the navigation pane simply leaves the contents of
"my documents." This is what I want to unclutter/lose. This
does not accomplish my goal. It does not reveal the content
of the harddrive. Thanks anyway.

 

[Gordon]

Disabling the navigation pane simply leaves the contents of "my
documents." This is what I want to unclutter/lose. This does not
accomplish my goal. It does not reveal the content of the harddrive.
Thanks anyway.

Doesn't here - are you clicking on Computer or Documents?

 

[Dave]

You can create a shortcut with the following target
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /root, C:\

 

[Dr. DOS]

You can create a shortcut with the following target
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /root, C:\

While this shows the sub-directory listings for the
c:\drive, it does not show the rest of the computer, such as
the cd/dvd drives and the attached (usb) other drives, or
the LAN.

 

[Dr. DOS]

'How To Change Windows Explorer Icon To Open A Diffierent Folder In
Windows XP And Vista'
(http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-t...iffierent-folder-in-windows-xp-and-vista.html)

Thanks.
These options are limited and do not accomplish what I am
seeking.

 

[Terry Bean]

Thanks.
These options are limited and do not accomplish what I am seeking

Why Not ?

It seems very versatile.

regards.

 

[Dr. DOS]

Why Not ?

It seems very versatile.

regards.

Not versatile enough for me.

In the XP NG I was touted on to "Powerdesk." I installed the
free version
(http://shareware.avanquestusa.com/PowerDesk/PowDesk6013_US.exe

)which does pretty much what I wanted.

 

[Dr. DOS]

*Doesn't my original post get it closer to what you want?*
*By moving the scroll bar, other folders are all visible.*

No. While it covers up the my documents stuff, it does not
change the folders options below. I still have to expand the
computer and then expand the drive below it to see the whole
directory tree including the hang-on usb drives and the
attached dvd drives. Thanks for the suggestion.

In the XP NG "Powerdesk"
http://shareware.avanquestusa.com/PowerDesk/PowDesk6013_US.exe
was suggested and this works in XP. I have not tried it yet
in Vista. This is an older free version.

 

[Gene Ho]

No. While it covers up the my documents stuff, it does not change the
folders options below. I still have to expand the computer and then expand
the drive below it to see the whole directory tree including the hang-on
usb drives and the attached dvd drives. Thanks for the suggestion.

In the XP NG "Powerdesk"
http://shareware.avanquestusa.com/PowerDesk/PowDesk6013_US.exe was
suggested and this works in XP. I have not tried it yet in Vista. This is
an older free version.

Re: PowerDesk : There is a Vista version which works fine with one caveat:
If you have Norton 360 installed it causes the right-click context menu of
PowerDesk to freeze and exit the program. Avantquest has a "fix" for this in
their FAQs which didn't work for me. It was either lose Norton 360 or
PowerDesk -- I chose to keep PowerDesk.