Make Folders stick in Windows Explorer

[Bob S]

In Windows Explorer, I like the Windows Classic view with the Folders
visible on the left column. I can do this by clicking the "Folders" button
on the "Standard Buttons" toolbar. But I have to do it every time. That is
not the case with my desktop. Unfortunately, I do not remember how I got
that to stick. Could somebody remind me how to do that? Thank you.

 

[Galen]

In Bob S <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

In Windows Explorer, I like the Windows Classic view with the Folders
visible on the left column. I can do this by clicking the "Folders"
button on the "Standard Buttons" toolbar. But I have to do it every
time. That is not the case with my desktop. Unfortunately, I do not
remember how I got that to stick. Could somebody remind me how to do
that? Thank you.

Open Explorer, click tools, options, and untick the option to use common
tasks in folders.

Is that what you wanted?

Galen
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"Chance has put in our way a most singular and whimsical problem, and
its solution is its own reward."

Sherlock Holmes

 

[Bob S]

Galen, under Explorer, tools I do not find "options". I find "folder
options". There I do not find the option to "use common tasks in folders".
Could you help a bit more?
Thanks.

 

[Galen]

In Bob S <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

Galen, under Explorer, tools I do not find "options". I find "folder
options". There I do not find the option to "use common tasks in
folders". Could you help a bit more?
Thanks.

That'd be my fault. I type things short. So yes it's "folder options" and
you want to UNTICK (put it in the box below) the bit about "Show common
tasks in folders."

Galen
--

"Chance has put in our way a most singular and whimsical problem, and
its solution is its own reward."

Sherlock Holmes

 

[David Candy]

If you want to give advice give correct advice. NO /N

 

[Keith Miller]

Folder Options -> 'File Types' tab -> hi-lite 'Folder' (not 'File Folder) -> click 'Advanced' -> hi-lite 'explore' -> click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your way out.

Keith

 

[Norm Dresner]

Bless you -- It Works!

But just out of curiosity, how did you ever discover this?

Norm



Folder Options -> 'File Types' tab -> hi-lite 'Folder' (not 'File Folder) ->
click 'Advanced' -> hi-lite 'explore' -> click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your
way out.

Keith

 

[Bob S]

Thanks Treeman. this is what I did on my other computer. Since David Candy
made the comment about the NO /N, I tried it that way as well and found that
it works with or without the /n. Do you know what the /n is supposed to do?

 

[Bob S]

Thank you Keith. I now understand the difference between the terms "Open"
and "Explore". My list also has an option for "treesize". Is that on yours
as well (or is it because I have a 3rd party program by that name)? If you
do have it, do you know the difference selecting that rather than explore
makes? I can see no difference. Thanks for the help.


Folder Options -> 'File Types' tab -> hi-lite 'Folder' (not 'File Folder) ->
click 'Advanced' -> hi-lite 'explore' -> click 'Set Default' -> 'OK' your
way out.

Keith

 

[Keith Miller]

You're welcome.

Read it in these newsgroups

Keith

 

[Keith Miller]

You're welcome. Don't have treesize, but from what I see here:

http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/index.shtml

it should be somewhat different than an explorer window. Use the file types dialog again -- this time to check what program is actually launched when the 'treesize' action is selected.

Keith

 

[Bob S]

When I highlight "treesize" it will not let me edit it or remove it, only to
set it as the default or to create a new action (like with open and
explore).


You're welcome. Don't have treesize, but from what I see here:

http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/index.shtml

it should be somewhat different than an explorer window. Use the file types
dialog again -- this time to check what program is actually launched when
the 'treesize' action is selected.

Keith

 

[David Candy]

Seeing he hasn't answered for a few hours I will.

/n has nothing to do with Legacy Explore mode. In Folder mode (no /e) it will open a new folder window EVEN if there is a window on that folder already opened, the default is to switch to a window or open it if it's not already opened. Legacy Explore mode is always a new window.

Explore is for those who can't adjust to new ideas so that they'd still buy Windows 95. Each version of windows since hides this legacy mode deeper and deeper.
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Thanks Treeman. this is what I did on my other computer. Since David Candy
made the comment about the NO /N, I tried it that way as well and found that
it works with or without the /n. Do you know what the /n is supposed to do?

 

[Keith Miller]

Then use regedit to examine the command. It should be found under this key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell

Keith

 

[Bob S]

Wow, you directed me straight to it. Yes, it does use the third party
program "treesize.exe". Thanks keith for the help.
Bob

Then use regedit to examine the command. It should be found under this key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell

Keith