How to display the Folders pane

[Jeff]

Hi
Every time I open a window, it opens with the 'File and Folder Tasks' list
in the left hand column. So the first thing I always have to do is click
the 'Folders' button on the toolbar, to get rid of that task list and
display my folder hierarchy.

This is hardly a major problem compared to some we all experience from time
to time, but it does irritate me. I can't find a way to open up a window
with the Folders pane showing. I expected it to be in Tools/Folder Options
but I can't find a way to do it. Can anyone tell me please?!
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Well instead of just using 'My Computer' or 'My Documents', you could create
a link on the desktop to explorer.exe, this will open will the hierarchy as
standard, or the other option is to go into the Windows folder and create a
shortcut for the other Explorer (Windows Explorer Command), one opens with
'My Documents as default, and the other with C:

 

[Guest]

The option that you are searching for is in Tools - Folder Option - Use
Window Classic Folder. But it won't solve your problem.

There are two methods:

1. Right Click on Every Folder and Choose Explorer

and the best deal is:

1. Double click on any folder while holding down the SHIFT key.

let us know, which one you choose.

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite 'explore' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.

 

[Guest]

Keith I tried this but SetDefault was grayed out when I highlightd explore.
If I highlighted open it became available. So, I did nothing. Any other
ideas?

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite 'explore' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Hi
Every time I open a window, it opens with the 'File and Folder Tasks' list in the left hand
column. So the first thing I always have to do is click the 'Folders' button on the toolbar, to
get rid of that task list and display my folder hierarchy.

This is hardly a major problem compared to some we all experience from time to time, but it does
irritate me. I can't find a way to open up a window with the Folders pane showing. I expected it
to be in Tools/Folder Options but I can't find a way to do it. Can anyone tell me please?!
Thanks

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

Was 'explore' also in bold print? If so, Windows already thinks it is the default action. What is
the default (bold print) option when you right-click on a folder? If you right-click a folder &
select 'Explore', does it open with the folder pane displayed?

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Keith I tried this but SetDefault was grayed out when I highlightd explore.
If I highlighted open it became available. So, I did nothing. Any other
ideas?

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite
'explore' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Hi
Every time I open a window, it opens with the 'File and Folder Tasks' list in the left hand
column. So the first thing I always have to do is click the 'Folders' button on the toolbar,
to
get rid of that task list and display my folder hierarchy.

This is hardly a major problem compared to some we all experience from time to time, but it
does
irritate me. I can't find a way to open up a window with the Folders pane showing. I expected
it
to be in Tools/Folder Options but I can't find a way to do it. Can anyone tell me please?!
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Yes to both questions. Explore is in bold print and right-click folder and
select explore opes with the folder pane display.

Was 'explore' also in bold print? If so, Windows already thinks it is the default action. What is
the default (bold print) option when you right-click on a folder? If you right-click a folder &
select 'Explore', does it open with the folder pane displayed?

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Keith I tried this but SetDefault was grayed out when I highlightd explore.
If I highlighted open it became available. So, I did nothing. Any other
ideas?

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite
'explore' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]


Hi
Every time I open a window, it opens with the 'File and Folder Tasks' list in the left hand
column. So the first thing I always have to do is click the 'Folders' button on the toolbar,
to
get rid of that task list and display my folder hierarchy.

This is hardly a major problem compared to some we all experience from time to time, but it
does
irritate me. I can't find a way to open up a window with the Folders pane showing. I expected
it
to be in Tools/Folder Options but I can't find a way to do it. Can anyone tell me please?!
Thanks

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

But double-clicking on the folder doesn't open it with the folder pane displayed???

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Yes to both questions. Explore is in bold print and right-click folder and
select explore opes with the folder pane display.

Was 'explore' also in bold print? If so, Windows already thinks it is the default action. What
is
the default (bold print) option when you right-click on a folder? If you right-click a folder &
select 'Explore', does it open with the folder pane displayed?

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Keith I tried this but SetDefault was grayed out when I highlightd explore.
If I highlighted open it became available. So, I did nothing. Any other
ideas?

:

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite
'explore' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]


Hi
Every time I open a window, it opens with the 'File and Folder Tasks' list in the left hand
column. So the first thing I always have to do is click the 'Folders' button on the
toolbar,
to
get rid of that task list and display my folder hierarchy.

This is hardly a major problem compared to some we all experience from time to time, but it
does
irritate me. I can't find a way to open up a window with the Folders pane showing. I
expected
it
to be in Tools/Folder Options but I can't find a way to do it. Can anyone tell me please?!
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Keith,

Let me redefine the (very minor but annoying) problem perhaps the message I
piggy-backed on wasn't so clear.

My problem is when I double-click on My Computer the screen opens with
folders on the left side and the drives on the right. When I double-click on
Control Panel it opens the same way. Folders on the left side and the various
Control Panel items on the right.

If I click on View Explorer Bar and unclick Folders the screen then displays
the blue screen with Systems Tasks, Other Places, Details, etc. on the left
side and the drives on the right. I want this display to be the default
when I double-click on My computer & Control Panel. But unclicking folders in
the View, Explorer Bar doesn't "stick".

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

Yep, you piggy-backed on someone who wanted the opposite of what you do!

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite 'open' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.

 

[Guest]

Yep you're right just the opposite. Hence, your response was just the
opposite. It work! Thanks for your time and sorry for the confusion.

Yep, you piggy-backed on someone who wanted the opposite of what you do!

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite 'open' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Keith,

Let me redefine the (very minor but annoying) problem perhaps the message I
piggy-backed on wasn't so clear.

My problem is when I double-click on My Computer the screen opens with
folders on the left side and the drives on the right. When I double-click on
Control Panel it opens the same way. Folders on the left side and the various
Control Panel items on the right.

If I click on View Explorer Bar and unclick Folders the screen then displays
the blue screen with Systems Tasks, Other Places, Details, etc. on the left
side and the drives on the right. I want this display to be the default
when I double-click on My computer & Control Panel. But unclicking folders in
the View, Explorer Bar doesn't "stick".

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

You're welcome. Glad it's fixed.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Yep you're right just the opposite. Hence, your response was just the
opposite. It work! Thanks for your time and sorry for the confusion.

Yep, you piggy-backed on someone who wanted the opposite of what you do!

Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types -> hilite 'Folder' -> click 'Advanced' -> hilite 'open' ->
click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Keith,

Let me redefine the (very minor but annoying) problem perhaps the message I
piggy-backed on wasn't so clear.

My problem is when I double-click on My Computer the screen opens with
folders on the left side and the drives on the right. When I double-click on
Control Panel it opens the same way. Folders on the left side and the various
Control Panel items on the right.

If I click on View Explorer Bar and unclick Folders the screen then displays
the blue screen with Systems Tasks, Other Places, Details, etc. on the left
side and the drives on the right. I want this display to be the default
when I double-click on My computer & Control Panel. But unclicking folders in
the View, Explorer Bar doesn't "stick".