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Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window

How to Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window in Windows 7
Published by Brink
06-27-2009
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How to Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window in Windows 7


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This will show you how to have each folder or drive temporarily or always open in the same or its own separate new Windows Explorer window in Windows 7. By default, all folders open in the same window when opened in Windows 7.
warning   Warning
You will need to have the Navigation Pane turned on in Windows Explorer to be able to do this tutorial. By default, the Navigation Pane is turned on in Windows 7.




OPTION ONE

Temporarily Open Folder in the Same or Separate Window
1. Open a Windows Explorer window.

2. Right click on a folder or drive that you want to open.

3. To Open the Folder in the Same Window -
A) Click on Open. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: By default, you can also just double click on the folder to open it in the same window if the setting in step 2 of OPTION TWO below is still set.
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4. To Open the Folder in its own Separate New Window -
A) Click on Open in new window. (See screenshot above)





OPTION TWO

Always Open All Folders in the Same or Separate Window
1. Open Folder Options.
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2. To Always Open each Folder in the Same Window -
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Select (dot) Open each folder in the same window, and click on OK. (See screenshot above)
3. To Always Open each Folder in a Separate New Window -
NOTE: This also sets Open in the folder or drive context menu to behave the same as the Open in new window context menu item.
A) Dot Open each folder in its own window, and click on OK.(See screenshot below step 1)
That's it,
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09-22-2009   #1
KnowOne


Windows 7 Evaluation copy,Build 7100
 
 

Windows 7 will not open each folder in the same window

This might seem small but.....
Windows 7 is opening each folder in its own window, even after following the above steps and rebooting. Any suggestions?

thank you in advance.


Last edited by KnowOne; 09-23-2009 at 03:12 PM..
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09-22-2009   #2
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


Hello KnowOne, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Did you do a clean (format) or upgrade install of Windows 7?

You might see if doing a repair install may be able to fix this for you without losing anything.
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09-23-2009   #3
KnowOne


Windows 7 Evaluation copy,Build 7100
 
 


Thanks, I'll try the repair install after backup my drive.
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09-28-2009   #4
KnowOne


Windows 7 Evaluation copy,Build 7100
 
 


Just checking into say... "It worked!" harmony has been restored.

Thank you
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09-28-2009   #5
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


You're welcome KnowOne. That's great news.
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01-10-2010   #6
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Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by KnowOne View Post
This might seem small but.....
Windows 7 is opening each folder in its own window, even after following the above steps and rebooting. Any suggestions?

thank you in advance.
All i did to correct this was unpin the Windows Explorer icon from the task bar and start menu, do a properties on the icon located in accessories and pasted "C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe " over the top of the existing target (Essentially restoring it to default) and it worked perfectly without having to do a repair install.

Further Target/Shortcut info can be found here: Start Windows Explorer In The C Drive

Hope it helps!
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