Another question on same subject ... The problem with using the WinKey + E is that only the root directory will open with the double panes (in Explore mode). Most folders are found deeper in the system (like folders on the desktop, etc.). How do we solve the problem of opening those folders in Explore? --- Harold Original Question: Using Windows XP ... I'm having a time trying to get my folders to open in the "Explore" way (with double panes). Also they open up rather large (not maximized but not the way I leave them when last using them). Going to Tools, Folder Options, View, Apply to All Folders ... doesn't help. And in Win 98, to get the Explore opening (double panes), it was easy making the change in the "File Types" tab. What I have to do now to get the double panes is to click the "Folders" button on the Tool bar. What steps does one take in XP to steadily obtain the Explore look? --- Harold From: "Sammi" ... I'm sure that someone else will have a better 'technical' way of doing what you need. But, this is how I do it. When I want to open Windows Explorer, I use the keyboard...press and hold the WinKey and tap E once. For me this opens it with double panes. If I am in a place where I want to open a certain folder with double panes and it hasn't done that...then I click on "View>Explorer Bar>Folders". It only takes a second to do it this way. Unfortunately I don't know how to make it stay that way, but other more knowledgeable people here might be able to help you better. --- Sammi -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ http://www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/