Windows Explorer - Viewing two columns

[CSD]

How can I get windows explorer in XPto open the folders
list (column) on the left automatically when I start up
Windows Explorer? I don't like having to go to
View/Explorer Bar/Folders each time I open Windows
Explorer. With Windows 98 I got the two column format
automatically.

Thanks

CSD

 

[Ramesh]

Hi,

Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/8/56.asp

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Ramesh
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How can I get windows explorer in XPto open the folders
list (column) on the left automatically when I start up
Windows Explorer? I don't like having to go to
View/Explorer Bar/Folders each time I open Windows
Explorer. With Windows 98 I got the two column format
automatically.

Thanks

CSD

 

[Naresh Kumar]

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/simpleview.reg

 

[Darrell]

Try setting up your Explorer Window the way you want it. Right click on the
top folder/drive you want to start in. Choose Copy from the drop down menu.
On your desktop right click and choose Paste Shortcut. This should provide
a shortcut to go to Explorer with the area you wish to see as the starting
point and the setup you want.

I have several shortcuts to Explorer. One goes there at the My Computer
level with the individual drives below so I can select what drive I want.
Another goes to Explorer at the My Music folder with my MP3 folders open
below, etc. A tip. Once you have a shortcut to Explorer, right click it,
choose Properties and rename it so you'll know exactly where that shortcut
takes you. I have shortcuts named Explore All, Explore C:, Explore My
Music, etc.