Folder display in My Computer

[Guest]

When I click on My Computer, it comes up in the Windows XP style. I have to
click on "Folders" at the top to make it display the directory tree on the
left, like Windows Explorer. Is there a way to make this the default, so
when I click on My Computer, it opens with the folders in the left panel?

 

[Thorsten Matzner]

When I click on My Computer, it comes up in the Windows XP style. I have to
click on "Folders" at the top to make it display the directory tree on the
left, like Windows Explorer. Is there a way to make this the default, so
when I click on My Computer, it opens with the folders in the left panel?

1. Use WIN + E or start the Windows Explorer from the Start Menu.
2. Make your settings, then go to Tools > Folder Options > View and
press the "Apply to all Folders" button.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

George,

To set Explore as the default action, follow these steps:

Open My Computer window.
Click Tools, Folder Options, then click File Types.
From the list, locate the entry FOLDER with extension of (NONE).
Click Advanced, select Explore, then Set Default
Click OK and close the dialog.

 

[Guest]

Ramesh: Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Steve]

Ramesh, I have the following in the "Target" field of an explorer short cut;

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents"

I am trying to open with the explorer pointing to my shared files. Although
the explorer opens pointing to my shared files, the left hand side folders
pane is never visible, even after performing your suggested steps.

Any ideas, thanks

Steve T

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Steve,

Include the "/e" parameter.

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=307856

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome George.

 

[Steve]

Ramesh, including "/e" solved my long standing issue.

Many thanks.

Steve

Steve,

Include the "/e" parameter.

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=307856

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Very welcome Steve.

 

[Guest]

i am new at the computer and i need to know if there is a way to lock one
file on the desktop to make password needed to open the file i don't want to
lock the computer everytime just the file thank you

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

There is no in-built feature to do so. However, you can add the file to a compressed folder (.zip file) and add a password to archive.

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Regards,

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


i am new at the computer and i need to know if there is a way to lock one
file on the desktop to make password needed to open the file i don't want to
lock the computer everytime just the file thank you

 

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