Opening Folders

[Guest]

Hi

I am experiencing a problem opening folders. I have the default set to open
'folders' and 'file folders' using Explorer. I also have it set to open each
folder in the same window. I can open folders from the desktop or start menu
in explorer fine. However, when clicking on a folder in the right hand pane
on explorer, it automatically opens up a new instance, without a folder pane
- which then forces me to open up an entire chain of folder windows.

I noticed also that if I right click the start menu and select explore (the
default), it opens the 'start menu' folder in the standard (not explorer)
way....(?)

Is there any way to prevent this from happening? (it doesn't happen on my
old computer - also XP)

Any coments greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Tom

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Tom,

See if this helps.

Open each folder in the same window:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/samewindow.htm

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Regards,

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


Hi

I am experiencing a problem opening folders. I have the default set to open
'folders' and 'file folders' using Explorer. I also have it set to open each
folder in the same window. I can open folders from the desktop or start menu
in explorer fine. However, when clicking on a folder in the right hand pane
on explorer, it automatically opens up a new instance, without a folder pane
- which then forces me to open up an entire chain of folder windows.

I noticed also that if I right click the start menu and select explore (the
default), it opens the 'start menu' folder in the standard (not explorer)
way....(?)

Is there any way to prevent this from happening? (it doesn't happen on my
old computer - also XP)

Any coments greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Tom

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much! That sorted it out immediately.

Cheers
Tom

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Tom.

--
Regards,

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


Thanks very much! That sorted it out immediately.

Cheers
Tom