Windows Explorer Opening options?

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Malcolm H

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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Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
 
Hi Malcolm,

Yes. See this article.

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

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
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?

--
Malcolm H
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
 
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

..
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Hi Malcolm,

Yes. See this article.

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

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
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?

--
Malcolm H
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
 
Re: Windows Explorer Opening options?

Why not create a shortcut, using the syntax you've seen, and then use
that shortcut to open Explorer? Works every time for me.
 
[Malcolm H] wrote-:
> 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'


1 Start > Run > regedit
2 Go to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\
3 Create a new key:
open
-if you dont want to overwrite the default open item, name it something else and
set the default value of shell key to the name of the key.
4 Create a new key under open:
command
5 Set the default value of command to:
explorer.exe /e,

Good Luck, Ayush.
--
XP-Tips [Change the thumbnail picture of a folder] :
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/folderpic.mspx
 
"Ayush" <"ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com"> wrote in message
news:OcBzBF8wHHA.3560@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> [Malcolm H] wrote-:
>> 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'
>
>
> 1 Start > Run > regedit
> 2 Go to:
> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\
> 3 Create a new key:
> open
> -if you dont want to overwrite the default open item, name it something
> else and set the default value of shell key to the name of the key.
> 4 Create a new key under open:
> command
> 5 Set the default value of command to:
> explorer.exe /e,
>
> Good Luck, Ayush.
> --
> XP-Tips [Change the thumbnail picture of a folder] :
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/folderpic.mspx

Thank you for that Ayush. I got as far as instruction your #3 and created a
new key. By default it was named New Key #1. I can find no reference to
'open' so did not know how to proceed.

The contents of New Key #1 were Name: default, Type REG_SZ, Data: (value not
set)

Please can you expand your instructions beyond #3 more explicitly

Thanks

Malcolm H
 
Hi Malcolm,

You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.

Example: explorer /e,

The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane enabled.

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
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

..
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Hi Malcolm,

Yes. See this article.

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

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
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?

--
Malcolm H
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
 
Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
messing around with the registry.

Malcolm H


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
Hi Malcolm,

You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.

Example: explorer /e,

The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
enabled.

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
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

..
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Hi Malcolm,

Yes. See this article.

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

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
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?

--
Malcolm H
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
 
Hi Ramesh

What I would really like to achieve with a shortcut is an Explorer two pane
display with 'My Computer' selected in the left hand pane.

I have tried the following target in the shortcut but it doesn't work.

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, /root, \My Computer

Please can you help me with the syntax?

Many thanks

Malcolm H


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:eKkg9y%23wHHA.4464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
> messing around with the registry.
>
> Malcolm H
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.
>
> Example: explorer /e,
>
> The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
> enabled.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> 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
>
> .
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> Yes. See this article.
>
> Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 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?
>
> --
> Malcolm H
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
>
>
>
>
 
Malcolm H:
Try this & see if this is what you're looking for...

Right-click on your Explorer shortcut icon and select Properties.
In the "Target" text box, enter the following: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.scf

See if that's what you want.
Anna

"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:uBQ2lo$wHHA.4628@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi Ramesh
>
> What I would really like to achieve with a shortcut is an Explorer two
> pane display with 'My Computer' selected in the left hand pane.
>
> I have tried the following target in the shortcut but it doesn't work.
>
> C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, /root, \My Computer
>
> Please can you help me with the syntax?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Malcolm H
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:eKkg9y%23wHHA.4464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
>> messing around with the registry.
>>
>> Malcolm H
>>
>>
>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Malcolm,
>>
>> You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.
>>
>> Example: explorer /e,
>>
>> The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
>> enabled.
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>
>>
>> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> 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
>>
>> .
>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Malcolm,
>>
>> Yes. See this article.
>>
>> Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>
>>
>> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> 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?
>>
>> --
>> Malcolm H
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>> Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
Malcolm,

Works fine here. See if this works for you.

explorer.exe /e, ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Where {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the unique identifier for "My Computer" namespace object.

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message news:uBQ2lo$wHHA.4628@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Hi Ramesh

What I would really like to achieve with a shortcut is an Explorer two pane
display with 'My Computer' selected in the left hand pane.

I have tried the following target in the shortcut but it doesn't work.

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, /root, \My Computer

Please can you help me with the syntax?

Many thanks

Malcolm H


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:eKkg9y%23wHHA.4464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
> messing around with the registry.
>
> Malcolm H
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.
>
> Example: explorer /e,
>
> The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
> enabled.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> 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
>
> .
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> Yes. See this article.
>
> Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 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?
>
> --
> Malcolm H
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
>
>
>
>
 
Thank you Anna - but the target you suggest selects the c: drive - not 'My
Computer'.
Malcolm

"Anna" <myname@myisp.net> wrote in message
news:%238m8Nx$wHHA.4916@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Malcolm H:
> Try this & see if this is what you're looking for...
>
> Right-click on your Explorer shortcut icon and select Properties.
> In the "Target" text box, enter the following: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.scf
>
> See if that's what you want.
> Anna
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:uBQ2lo$wHHA.4628@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Ramesh
>>
>> What I would really like to achieve with a shortcut is an Explorer two
>> pane display with 'My Computer' selected in the left hand pane.
>>
>> I have tried the following target in the shortcut but it doesn't work.
>>
>> C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, /root, \My Computer
>>
>> Please can you help me with the syntax?
>>
>> Many thanks
>>
>> Malcolm H
>>
>>
>> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:eKkg9y%23wHHA.4464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
>>> messing around with the registry.
>>>
>>> Malcolm H
>>>
>>>
>>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Malcolm,
>>>
>>> You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.
>>>
>>> Example: explorer /e,
>>>
>>> The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
>>> enabled.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>>> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>>
>>>
>>> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> 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
>>>
>>> .
>>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
>>> news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Malcolm,
>>>
>>> Yes. See this article.
>>>
>>> Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>>> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>>
>>>
>>> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> 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?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Malcolm H
>>> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>>> Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
Bueno! - thank you Rakesh, that is exactly what I wanted to achieve.

I could never have worked this out for myself! How can one determine unique
identifiers for other namespace objects?

Malcolm


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uNx9y9DxHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Malcolm,

Works fine here. See if this works for you.

explorer.exe /e, ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Where {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the unique identifier for
"My Computer" namespace object.

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:uBQ2lo$wHHA.4628@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Hi Ramesh

What I would really like to achieve with a shortcut is an Explorer two pane
display with 'My Computer' selected in the left hand pane.

I have tried the following target in the shortcut but it doesn't work.

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, /root, \My Computer

Please can you help me with the syntax?

Many thanks

Malcolm H


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:eKkg9y%23wHHA.4464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
> messing around with the registry.
>
> Malcolm H
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.
>
> Example: explorer /e,
>
> The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
> enabled.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> 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
>
> .
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> Yes. See this article.
>
> Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 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?
>
> --
> Malcolm H
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
>
>
>
>
 
Re: Windows Explorer Opening options?

Malcolm H wrote:

> Bueno! - thank you Rakesh, that is exactly what I wanted to achieve.
>
> I could never have worked this out for myself! How can one determine
> unique identifiers for other namespace objects?
>
> Malcolm
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uNx9y9DxHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... Malcolm,
>
> Works fine here. See if this works for you.
>
> explorer.exe /e, ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
>
> Where {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the unique identifier
> for "My Computer" namespace object.

Hi Malcolm H,

Here is some more (not a complete list)

Administrative Tools "::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524153}"
Briefcase "::{85BBD92O-42A0-1O69-A2E4-08002B30309D}"
Control Panel "::{21EC2O2O-3AEA-1O69-A2DD-08002b30309d}"
Fonts "::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}"
History "::{FF393560-C2A7-11CF-BFF4-444553540000}"
Inbox "::{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
Microsoft Network "::{00028B00-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
My Computer "::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"
My Documents "::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}"
My Network Places "::{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}"
Network Computers "::{1f4de370-d627-11d1-ba4f-00a0c91eedba}"
Network Connections "::{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E}"
Printers and Faxes "::{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}"
Programs Folder "::{7be9d83c-a729-4d97-b5a7-1b7313c39e0a}"
Recycle Bin "::{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
Scanners and Cameras "::{E211B736-43FD-11D1-9EFB-0000F8757FCD}"
Scheduled Tasks "::{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}"
Start Menu Folder "::{48e7caab-b918-4e58-a94d-505519c795dc}"
Temporary Internet Files "::{7BD29E00-76C1-11CF-9DD0-00A0C9034933}"
Web Folders "::{BDEADF00-C265-11d0-BCED-00A0C90AB50F}"

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
 
Re: Windows Explorer Opening options?

"WTC" <bcrawfordjr(remove)@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:xn0f8lkvf1dkn0h002@news.microsoft.com...
> Malcolm H wrote:
>
>> Bueno! - thank you Rakesh, that is exactly what I wanted to achieve.
>>
>> I could never have worked this out for myself! How can one determine
>> unique identifiers for other namespace objects?
>>
>> Malcolm
>>
>>
>> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:uNx9y9DxHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... Malcolm,
>>
>> Works fine here. See if this works for you.
>>
>> explorer.exe /e, ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
>>
>> Where {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the unique identifier
>> for "My Computer" namespace object.
>
> Hi Malcolm H,
>
> Here is some more (not a complete list)
>
> Administrative Tools "::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524153}"
> Briefcase "::{85BBD92O-42A0-1O69-A2E4-08002B30309D}"
> Control Panel "::{21EC2O2O-3AEA-1O69-A2DD-08002b30309d}"
> Fonts "::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}"
> History "::{FF393560-C2A7-11CF-BFF4-444553540000}"
> Inbox "::{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
> Microsoft Network "::{00028B00-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
> My Computer "::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"
> My Documents "::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}"
> My Network Places "::{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}"
> Network Computers "::{1f4de370-d627-11d1-ba4f-00a0c91eedba}"
> Network Connections "::{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E}"
> Printers and Faxes "::{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}"
> Programs Folder "::{7be9d83c-a729-4d97-b5a7-1b7313c39e0a}"
> Recycle Bin "::{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
> Scanners and Cameras "::{E211B736-43FD-11D1-9EFB-0000F8757FCD}"
> Scheduled Tasks "::{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}"
> Start Menu Folder "::{48e7caab-b918-4e58-a94d-505519c795dc}"
> Temporary Internet Files "::{7BD29E00-76C1-11CF-9DD0-00A0C9034933}"
> Web Folders "::{BDEADF00-C265-11d0-BCED-00A0C90AB50F}"
>
> --
> William Crawford
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Thank you for those William. Will put them in my archive of useful
information

Malcolm H
 
You're welcome. I see that William already supplied the info you needed.

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message news:eTIk09ExHHA.3816@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
Bueno! - thank you Rakesh, that is exactly what I wanted to achieve.

I could never have worked this out for myself! How can one determine unique
identifiers for other namespace objects?

Malcolm


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uNx9y9DxHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
Malcolm,

Works fine here. See if this works for you.

explorer.exe /e, ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Where {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the unique identifier for
"My Computer" namespace object.

--
Regards,

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


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:uBQ2lo$wHHA.4628@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Hi Ramesh

What I would really like to achieve with a shortcut is an Explorer two pane
display with 'My Computer' selected in the left hand pane.

I have tried the following target in the shortcut but it doesn't work.

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, /root, \My Computer

Please can you help me with the syntax?

Many thanks

Malcolm H


"Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:eKkg9y%23wHHA.4464@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thank you again Ramesh. The shortcut works OK and is a lot simpler than
> messing around with the registry.
>
> Malcolm H
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:ukcfO39wHHA.4800@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> You can create a desktop shortcut with required parameters.
>
> Example: explorer /e,
>
> The above command/shortcut opens My Computer window with the folder pane
> enabled.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:ectlCM5wHHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> 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
>
> .
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:Oh9yR14wHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi Malcolm,
>
> Yes. See this article.
>
> Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Malcolm H" <malcolmh@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:OHQf3Q4wHHA.4592@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 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?
>
> --
> Malcolm H
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
>
>
>
>
 
Re: Windows Explorer Opening options?

Malcolm H wrote:

>
> "WTC" <bcrawfordjr(remove)@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:xn0f8lkvf1dkn0h002@news.microsoft.com...
> > Malcolm H wrote:
> >
> > > Bueno! - thank you Rakesh, that is exactly what I wanted to
> > > achieve.
> > >
> > > I could never have worked this out for myself! How can one
> > > determine unique identifiers for other namespace objects?
> > >
> > > Malcolm
> > >
> > >
> >>"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > news:uNx9y9DxHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... Malcolm,
> > >
> > > Works fine here. See if this works for you.
> > >
> > > explorer.exe /e, ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
> > >
> > > Where {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the unique
> > > identifier for "My Computer" namespace object.
> >
> > Hi Malcolm H,
> >
> > Here is some more (not a complete list)
> >
> > Administrative Tools "::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524153}"
> > Briefcase "::{85BBD92O-42A0-1O69-A2E4-08002B30309D}"
> > Control Panel "::{21EC2O2O-3AEA-1O69-A2DD-08002b30309d}"
> > Fonts "::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}"
> > History "::{FF393560-C2A7-11CF-BFF4-444553540000}"
> > Inbox "::{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
> > Microsoft Network "::{00028B00-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
> > My Computer "::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"
> > My Documents "::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}"
> > My Network Places "::{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}"
> > Network Computers "::{1f4de370-d627-11d1-ba4f-00a0c91eedba}"
> > Network Connections "::{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E}"
> > Printers and Faxes "::{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}"
> > Programs Folder "::{7be9d83c-a729-4d97-b5a7-1b7313c39e0a}"
> > Recycle Bin "::{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"
> > Scanners and Cameras "::{E211B736-43FD-11D1-9EFB-0000F8757FCD}"
> > Scheduled Tasks "::{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}"
> > Start Menu Folder "::{48e7caab-b918-4e58-a94d-505519c795dc}"
> > Temporary Internet Files
> > "::{7BD29E00-76C1-11CF-9DD0-00A0C9034933}" Web Folders
> > "::{BDEADF00-C265-11d0-BCED-00A0C90AB50F}"
> >
> > -- William Crawford
> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> Thank you for those William. Will put them in my archive of useful
> information


Hi Malcolm H,

You're welcome.

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
 
[Malcolm H] wrote-:
>> 1 Start > Run > regedit
>> 2 Go to:
>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\
>> 3 Create a new key:
>> open
>> -if you dont want to overwrite the default open item, name it something
>> else and set the default value of shell key to the name of the key.
>> 4 Create a new key under open:
>> command
>> 5 Set the default value of command to:
>> explorer.exe /e,

>
> Please can you expand your instructions beyond #3 more explicitly

Open the key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\

Create a new key change the name from "New Key" to "open"
Right click the open key and select New > Key and set the name to command
Select command key and right side change the data of Default key to:
explorer.exe /e,


After doing this, the default My Computer (on desktop and start menu) will open in
explorer view.


Good Luck, Ayush.
--
XP-Tips [Create personal screensaver using your photos] :
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/diyscreensaver.mspx
 
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