File and Folder Tasks Template

[Lizzie]

The file and folder tasks area in one of my folders is formatted like it is
for video, but it is not a video folder. Is there some way to change it to
just give the regular file and folder tasks?

Thank you for any help.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

To fix the problem, try one of the following methods:

[Option 1]
Click Start, Run and type C:\
Click Tools, Folder Options
In the View tab, click "Reset all folders"
Click OK.
Close the folder

[Option 2]
See: "Common Tasks Don't Match Folder Type"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_common_tasks.htm

[Option 3]
You can use Keith Miller's script to fix the problem. Download "TaskPaneFix.zip" from here:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize/msg/d7dd4582cc4b2e99
Note: Close all folder windows before running this script.

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Regards,

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


The file and folder tasks area in one of my folders is formatted like it is
for video, but it is not a video folder. Is there some way to change it to
just give the regular file and folder tasks?

Thank you for any help.

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [Ramesh, MS-MVP]s message :

To fix the problem, try one of the following methods:

[Option 1]
Click Start, Run and type C:\
Click Tools, Folder Options
In the View tab, click "Reset all folders"
Click OK.
Close the folder

[Option 2]
See: "Common Tasks Don't Match Folder Type"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_common_tasks.htm

[Option 3]
You can use Keith Miller's script to fix the problem. Download "TaskPaneFix.zip" from here:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize/msg/d7dd4582cc4b2e99
Note: Close all folder windows before running this script.

What about "Right clicking the folder > Properties > Customize tab" ?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Yes. For normal folders, that's the easiest option. OTOH, if the OP is referring to a shell folder ("Customize" tab would not be available) which exhibits this behavior, they may try one of the methods in my post.

--
Regards,

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

To fix the problem, try one of the following methods:

[Option 1]
Click Start, Run and type C:\
Click Tools, Folder Options
In the View tab, click "Reset all folders"
Click OK.
Close the folder

[Option 2]
See: "Common Tasks Don't Match Folder Type"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_common_tasks.htm

[Option 3]
You can use Keith Miller's script to fix the problem. Download "TaskPaneFix.zip" from here:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize/msg/d7dd4582cc4b2e99
Note: Close all folder windows before running this script.

What about "Right clicking the folder > Properties > Customize tab" ?

 

[Lizzie]

Thank you both for your help. The Customize folder did what I needed and
it's very interesting to know there are so many ways to do things.

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [Lizzie]s message :

Thank you both for your help. The Customize folder did what I needed and
it's very interesting to know there are so many ways to do things.

You are welcome

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Glad to help, Lizzie.

--
Regards,

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


Thank you both for your help. The Customize folder did what I needed and
it's very interesting to know there are so many ways to do things.