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Windows XP and Explorer

Toggle Opening Subfolders in the Same or Separate Windows

SUMMARY: Change Explorer's behavior in Windows XP when opening subfolders.
 
Depending on your configuration, when you open a subfolder inside a Windows XP Explorer folder window, one of two things may happen:

1. The view of the current folder's contents will be replaced with the view of the subfolder's contents.

2. A new window will appear with the view of the subfolder's contents.

Note that if your computer is behaving like option 1, you can still open subfolders in new windows on a subfolder-by-subfolder basis. Just hold the CTRL key down while opening the subfolder.

If you wish to change the subfolder opening behavior, do the following:

1. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop to open the "My Computer" window.

2. Select "Tools" - "Folder Options".

3. The "Folder Options" multi-tabbed dialog box will appear. Select the "General" tab.

4. Underneath "Browse folders", select the "Open each folder in the same window" or "Open each folder in its own window" radio button as desired.

5. Click "OK" to save your settings and close the dialog box.


 
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