Learn how to work with Windows XP Windows Explorer in this free lesson to find files and programs.

Oct 23, 2014 · I have recently begun using the list view with the folder tree on the left for my Windows Explorer browsing. The problem is, I can't seem to find a way to make this my default view. In the Folder Options, I have checked the option to remember each view's settings, but this one doesn't stick.

Apr 3, 2014 · Open Windows Explorer (in XP). Use Tools, Folder Options: Go back to the File Types tab, and go to Folder. Click Advanced. Click "New". Set the action name, and the command line. I also often set "Explore" to the default, so that double-clicking on My Computer or a folder opens in Explorer view.

Aug 1, 2008 · From the launch of Windows XP in October of 2001 until two days ago I have been frustrated by the fact that, unlike every version of Windows, Windows Explorer could not be set to open in ‘folders view’ (pictured on the left above) by default.

Oct 5, 2006 · Seems like every time I work on a new XP system, I have to re-figure how to get the folder settings the way I like it - the way it worked in prior versions of Windows. So for the benefit of others, here is how you do it. Open Windows Explorer (Windows key + …

Windows Explorer is a versatile tool for viewing and manipulating files and folders. It appears whenever you choose Start | My Computer and you can also run it by choosing Start | All Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer. The program has many features that you can display or hide, and several different views of the features it displays.

Here's how to find Windows Explorer in Windows XP: 1) Go to the START Menu. 2) Go to ALL PROGRAMS. 3) Go to ACCESSORIES. 4) On the ACCESSORIES menu, you'll find Windows Explorer. Now, you can either drag it to the desk top (permanently moving it, like I have done) or you can right click and choose SEND TO: then DESKTOP (CREATE A SHORTCUT).

Chapter 2 presented an overview of the most important and easily used parts of Windows Explorer. The following sections show you some advanced usage methods and tell you more about Windows Explorer configuration. Windows XP provides lots of flexibility in the way you present data onscreen.

You can set the default action on a folder to Explore instead of Open to get this effect. To do this: · Click Start · Click Control Panel · Open Folder Options · Click the File Types tab · Click Folder · Click Advanced · Click explore · Click Set Default

Windows Explorer is the primary means of file and folder management in Windows XP. See Chapter 2 for basic navigation and file management principles and Chapter 3 for discussions of the visual elements. Explorer accepts the following …