Explorer folders pane

[Brad]

Whenever I open an explorer window the folders pane is displayed. (the tree
view on the left) I have to hit the "Folders" button on the toolbar to make
it go away and then the "links to common tasks" pane is displayed. How do I
change the default so it they will initially come up with the "links" pane
displayed??

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Brad,

Change the commandline parameters for the "Explorer" shortcut to "explorer
/n, C:"
This opens C: (My computer view)

See this:
Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

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Whenever I open an explorer window the folders pane is displayed. (the tree
view on the left) I have to hit the "Folders" button on the toolbar to make
it go away and then the "links to common tasks" pane is displayed. How do I
change the default so it they will initially come up with the "links" pane
displayed??

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
Whenever I open an explorer window the folders pane is displayed. (the tree
view on the left) I have to hit the "Folders" button on the toolbar to make
it go away and then the "links to common tasks" pane is displayed. How do I
change the default so it they will initially come up with the "links" pane
displayed??


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Go to Tools > Folder Options and select 'Show common
tasks'.