Re: Windows Explorer Opening options?

Thank you Ramesh. I had already seen this article but it does NOT answer my
question, nor does it state how it is applied. I do not wish to use a
command line.

When launched (e.g. by clicking 'My Computer') I want Windows Explorer
always to appear with two panes with the left pane showing the folder tree
instead of the 'Common Tasks'

Malcolm H

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"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Malcolm,

Yes. See this article.

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

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Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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When opening Windows Explorer the default behaviour is to display two panes
with the left pane displaying 'System Tasks' etc on a blue background.

I almost never want this view so have to click the 'Folders' icon to display
the folders tree in the left pane.

Is there any way of changing the default behaviour to remove the annoying
need to click the 'Folders' icon every time I wish to browse files?

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Malcolm H
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