Left click rename

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Lynda Jean

I know there is a way to do this. Before I had to reinstall WinXP Pro I had
it working but I don't remember how I did it.

When I have explorer open with the folder view on the left, I frequently
change folder names in the folder view pane. I find it a PITB to right
click, find rename and rename the folder. I want the folder view to do the
same thing as renaming a file on the right... Click, pause, click, type in
new name. All with the left mouse button.

I know it's a change to the registry, but old age has taken it's toll.
Anybody know what I need to do to make this happen?
 
When I have explorer open with the folder view on the left, I frequently
change folder names in the folder view pane. I find it a PITB to right
click, find rename and rename the folder. I want the folder view to do the
same thing as renaming a file on the right... Click, pause, click, type in
new name. All with the left mouse button.
Click to expand...

Would you accept Click, press F2, type in new name? That's standard
and in a quick test it works in either pane in Explorer (but not on
special folders like SHared Documents).
 
Well, I suppose it will work. You know how it is... everybody and their
brother thinks that you want them in that right-click menu. I've tried to
keep it down, but... best laid plans and all that. I wasn't aware of the
F2 and since my hand is on the keyboard ready to type... Thanks.
 
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