How to open windows explorer with the folders showing

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I want to be able to open windows explorer and have the left pane showing
the folders instead of having to click on the folders button every time I
open it. Any ideas? TIA
 
Explorer.exe /e, C:
This opens C:\ in Explorer view (with folder bar)

Explorer.exe /n, C:
Opens C:\ in normal folder view

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

Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

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zoso said:
I want to be able to open windows explorer and have the left pane
showing the folders instead of having to click on the folders button
every time I open it. Any ideas? TIA
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See http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];307856.
 
Hi,

Go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/File Types/Folders. Advanced,
left click Explore, Set as default.
 
For all explorer views, open regedit and look for this key:
HKEY_Classes_Root\folder\Shell and edit the default to "explore".

Regards,

Durand
 
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