Windows XP and Explorer
Help and Tips

#1: Change a Folder's Icon
Change a folder's icon to fit your taste.
 
#2: Missing Search, Back, Folders, Other Buttons
Make missing buttons in Windows XP Explorer views reappear.
 
#3: Hide the "Go" button in Local Explorer views
Remove the "Go" button from Windows XP Explorer folders.
 
#4: Remove or Display the Left Pane Common Tasks
Toggle viewing the Windows XP common task display.
 
#5: Move Toolbars in Explorer Views
Customize the location of toolbars in Explorer windows.
 
#6: Cannot Delete a File or Folder
Remove a file or folder Windows XP does not want to delete.
 
#7: Disable Titles in Thumbnail View
Leave more room for picture thumbnails in Windows XP.
 
#8: View Hidden Files and Folders
Show previously hidden files and folders with Windows XP. This may help debug spyware or virus attacks.
 
#9: Modify the Send To Menu
Add the option to quickly copy files to various locations or open files with selected software with Windows XP.
 
#10: Quickly Minimize all Windows
Get quick access to your Windows XP Desktop with a couple of keystrokes.
 
#11: Display Folder Path in Explorer Title Bar
Make it easier to know what folder you are opening in Explorer. Add full paths to the title bars of Windows XP folders.
 
#12: Are You Running the Latest Windows XP Patches?
Is your copy of Windows XP patched with the latest security updates?
 
#13: Many Ways to get Icon Properties
Get access to an icon's properties with these mouse and keyboard shortcuts.
 
#14: Select all Files for Moving or Copying
Select all files and subfolders in a folder and its subfolder for copying, moving, or other manipulation.
 
#15: Do Not Display Folder Size
Don't waste CPU cycles or cause your hard drive to spin every time you hover your mouse pointer over a folder.
 
#16: Quickly Minimize all Windows
Get quick access to your Windows XP Desktop with a couple of keystrokes.
 
#17: Choose Folder Details to Display
Add detail to your Windows XP Details View such as Song Length, Picture Resolution, and more.
 
#18: Remember Windows Open Between User Sessions
Have Windows XP re-open folders you were viewing in a previous session.
 
#19: Add a Local Folder to Your Favorites
Your Internet Explorer 6 Favorites can also link to folders on your Windows XP system.
 
#20: Easily Open Documents and Settings Folder
This beats typing in the full path name to your Windows XP account's Documents and Settings folder.
 
#21: Display a Tip of the Day in Explorer
Get access to a Windows XP tip every day from within your Explorer windows.
 
#22: Toggle Viewing Folder List for a Particular Folder
When navigating a Windows XP folder, toggle whether or not to show a view of your file system.
 
#23: Add or Remove Folder List When Opening Folders
Toggle viewing the entire file system by default when opening Windows XP folders.
 
#24: Show or Hide Control Panel in My Computer
Toggle showing a link to the Control Panel in Windows XP's "My Computer" folder.
 
#25: Hide or Show Protected Operating System Files and Hidden Folders
Toggle whether or not Windows XP should display files and folders that normally shouldn't be modified.
 

See Also:

Viewing File Extensions on Windows @
Help protect yourself from accidentally opening rogue files by forcing Explorer to show all files' extensions.

Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu @
Help customizing the Windows XP taskbar, Start Menu, and toolbars to increase your productivity. Modify the Quick Launch area for quicker access to frequently-used applications, remove the clock, access Windows XP's Control Panel, and more.

Windows XP and Tweak UI @
Modify and customize your Windows XP computing experience with Tweak UI.

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