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- Folder Options on Windows XP
- The third tab in 'Folder Options' is 'File Types'. In that, I selected File Folder, clicked on 'Advanced' and created a new action 'Open', for which I entered 'explorer.exe' under 'Application Used to Perform Action'. After this got saved, all my folders are opening in new windows. I have reset...
- Tags: customize, Folder Options, folders, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, options, shyamalsinha, window, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-07
- trouble openin disk drives
- i cannot access any of my drives by double or single clickin whereas it works if i right click and press open. the pop up menu if i right click on the drive is as follows :- Autoplay, auto, search, open, explore, sharin, scan, format, and so on.... usually the...
- Tags: Folder, Options, AutoPlay, freakoo1@..., windows, Folder Options, disk, disk drive
- Q&A 2006-09-11
- Mapped drive
- For some reason everytime I successfully mapped a drive letter any letter to a particular network share I get a message after I try to double click on it to open the share through My Computer. The message ask you to choose which program you want to use. The funny...
- Tags: Folder, emsvg@..., windows, Folder Options, File Folder
- Q&A 2006-08-11
- problem with folder option
- Can not open the folder option in my windows explorer. Please Help..First thing to check is if the term NoFolderOptions appears in the registry. If not post back. NoFolderOptions HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer Data type Range Default value REG_DWORD 0...
- Tags: Folder, Options, bernan_lico28@..., Folder Options, registry
- Q&A 2006-07-30
- Folder Options is not changing
- Hai, my computer was affected by black mail...i have removed the virus by the blackmail remover, but after that the folder options is not changing.what will i do?You don't say which OS you're on but I'll throw this out there anyhow. On Windows XP you can see this happen...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP
- Q&A 2006-05-13
- Folder options
- Is ther e a folder option that allows a user to see folder content lists displayed in a particular way. I would prefer to always see detail rather than thumdnail irrispective of folder type. At the moment is seems to be ramdom.True. As previous posts say;Step 1. Windows Explorer -->...
- Tags: Folder Options, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Folder, View, clckn2000@..., windows, Microsoft Windows
- Q&A 2006-04-27
- Adobe Reader v 7.0
- I am using Adobe Reader v 7.0.How can i set it to be the default pdf readerCreate a file called pdf.reg paste the code under the broken line into it, then right click on the file and select merge---------------------------------------------------------------------Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses.pdf]"Content Type"="application/pdf"@="AcroExch.Document"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses.pdfOpenWithList]@=""[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClasses.pdfOpenWithListAcroRd32.exe]@=""---------------------------------------------------------------------Alternatively open an explorer window which can...
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat Reader, john.cb1@..., software, dialogue box, Folder Options, Adobe Reader 7.0
- Q&A 2006-04-10
- My Computer icon is a pain in the wrist!
- I just did a fresh install of Win XP Pro SP2 and here's the deal... When I open MY Computer and dbl click on a drive it opens up the search window. If I right click on a drive the first item on the list is Search, the second is...
- Tags: computer, Computer Icon, Folder, Folder Options, Ground Controll, Open, windows
- Q&A 2006-02-02
- where's device manager? xp
- i have xp-home with sp2... went to install a network adapter and had some problem.. so i wanted to check out something in the device manager... nothing comes there... blank window... am i missing something?You should be ableto get to Device manager fromControl Panel - Administrative Tools - Computer...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Device Manager, Folder, Control Panel, Options
- Discussion threads 2005-07-23
- Opening My Hard Drive
- I have a question, when I go to open my hard drive now it opens the search option and not the hard drive. Could someone tell me how to fix this.See Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, View, Filetypes. Search for Folder from list, Select Edit, Advanced and remove options other...
- Tags: hard drive, Folder
- Q&A 2005-07-13
- Help with software problem in XP
- User was installing a digital camera and probably software also under XP. His groupwise mail that was .pdf format has now been changed to .jpg. He is trying to print the Groupwise mail to an HP1200 LJ printer and the FONT is 8"in high. More than likely the .jpg format...
- Tags: Adobe PDF, Click Ok., Folder Options, Microsoft Windows XP, RABaumiller@..., software
- Q&A 2005-05-04
- Changing file options
- In Windows XP when I set the Tools-->Folder Options-->DOC Microsoft Word Document-->Advanced-->File Types-->Browse In Same Window Clear the box and save the settings Word documents are still opening in Internet Explorer instead of launching MS Word. Is this a known bug or am I missing something?What tools menu...
- Tags: DOC, File Type, File Types, Folder Options, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Ravenhawk, tool, windows
- Q&A 2005-03-14
- Increase users' icon cache size to improve Windows XP's performance
- When I read John Sheesley's article "Change the icon cache size in Windows XP Pro," I immediatelybegan implementing the technique on many of the Windows XP workstations that Isupport. Even though I've been extolling Windows XP's Start menu as the bestplace to keep shortcuts and their associated icons organized in...
- Tags: Value at Risk, Advanced Settings, Greg Shultz, Folder Options dialog box, Folder Options, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, radio, performance
- Technical articles 2004-06-16
Additional Resources
- Folder Options
- In:Tools-> Folder Options-> {Browse Folders}fieldI have the 'Open each folder in the same window' option set.Yet each folder automatically opens its own folder. This is really annoying.I enter a folder and then go back, then enter it...
- Tags: Construction, ZokuBatsu@...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-26
- folder options
- i am not able to find my folder options in toolbar & control panel too. i am able to get my folder option in con. pan. through view
- Tags: folder option, aseemyellow@...
- Discussion threads 2007-02-01
- Folder Options not appearing in Tools or Control Panel
- I can't see Folder Options under Tools and Control Panel, what do I need to do?Re: Folder Options not appearing in Tools or Control PanelSolution:Start > settings > control panel > view > toolbars > customize. In the left view panel scroll down to "folder options", highlight "folder options" then...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, mpanda@..., Control Panel, NoFolderOptions, tool, folder option
- Discussion threads 2007-07-03
- prob with folder options..
- My "folder options..." in Tools menu has disappeared. How do i restore in back. I am not able to make any changes to the properties of the folders. Any suggestions how to set it right????Is it because of some virus/adawre/spyware in the system????Folder optionsAre you connected to a network domain...
- Tags: rohitbeth@...
- Discussion threads 2007-03-20
- Accidentally messed up my Folder Options....
- When I now double click on anything but "My Docs", it automatically "searches" the folder, instead of opening it. I have to right click on the folder and hit "open" to open it. How do I go back under advanced folder options and get it back to normal??? also reply...
- Tags: zbrinegar@...
- Discussion threads 2007-04-05
- Folder option not appering inTools option of my computer
- I am using windows XP What happens I don't know Folder option not appering Tools option of my computer.most of my files are hidden.I unhide my files from command prompt.but i face lot of difficulties.what should i do to apper folder option in tools menu.is it due to virus or...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows XP, computer, ranjankumarsgh@...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-23
- folder option
- i cannot see folder option in my tools manu.please some one help meenable the folder optionlaunch your exlporer and right click on the standard bar and choose customise, select folder option.hope that help.You should also have...Folder Options in your Control Panel.
- Tags: modachir@..., folder option
- Discussion threads 2007-08-18
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