How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing

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Richard

I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
 
Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start" listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be "pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting "pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard
 
Thanks Keith

That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running XP. It
also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft links"
that helped with my understanding of whats going on.

Thanks again
Richard

Keith Miller (MVP) said:
Are you using XP or Vista??

I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista:

http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=1&lid=5


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start"
listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be
"pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting
"pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard
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You're welcome.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Keith

That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running XP.
It
also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft
links"
that helped with my understanding of whats going on.

Thanks again
Richard

Keith Miller (MVP) said:
Are you using XP or Vista??

I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista:

http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=1&lid=5


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start"
listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be
"pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting
"pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard



:

Hey, links might do exactly what you want here

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...nks-to-windows-vista-explorer-favorite-links/

James

:

I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would
like
to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I
know
I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the
"My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory
pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My
Computer" ?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Richard said:
I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
Click to expand...
 
Richard said:
I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
Click to expand...
 
Richard said:
Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start" listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be "pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting "pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard
Click to expand...
 
Richard said:
Thanks Keith

That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running XP. It
also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft links"
that helped with my understanding of whats going on.

Thanks again
Richard

Keith Miller (MVP) said:
Are you using XP or Vista??

I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista:

http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=1&lid=5


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start"
listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be
"pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting
"pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard



:

Hey, links might do exactly what you want here

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...nks-to-windows-vista-explorer-favorite-links/

James

:

I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like
to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know
I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the
"My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory
pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My
Computer" ?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Keith Miller (MVP) said:
Are you using XP or Vista??

I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista:

http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=1&lid=5


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start"
listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be
"pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting
"pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Keith Miller (MVP) said:
You're welcome.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Keith

That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running XP.
It
also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft
links"
that helped with my understanding of whats going on.

Thanks again
Richard

Keith Miller (MVP) said:
Are you using XP or Vista??

I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista:

http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=1&lid=5


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start"
listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be
"pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting
"pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard



:

Hey, links might do exactly what you want here

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...nks-to-windows-vista-explorer-favorite-links/

James

:

I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would
like
to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I
know
I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the
"My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory
pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My
Computer" ?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Get Folder2mypc: http://eng.softq.org/Folder2mypc . It's just what you're
looking for and is free. Works great. Essentially, you get shortcuts to any
folder you name when Explorer comes up after you click "My Computer" in XP
or "Computer in Vista."
sgmaxmp11 said:
Keith Miller (MVP) said:
You're welcome.

--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Richard said:
Thanks Keith

That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running
XP.
It
also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft
links"
that helped with my understanding of whats going on.

Thanks again
Richard

:

Are you using XP or Vista??

I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista:

http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=1&lid=5


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]



Thanks Jamesvdm

But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start"
listing.
I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be
"pinned"
to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and
selecting
"pin
to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories.

So I'm still looking for a way !

Richard



:

Hey, links might do exactly what you want here

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...nks-to-windows-vista-explorer-favorite-links/

James

:

I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would
like
to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I
know
I
could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via
the
"My
Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual"
directory
pointing
to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in
"My
Computer" ?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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