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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
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    How to Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window in Windows 7

       Information
    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.

       Note
    If you are stuck with a new window when you open a folder even after setting it to open in the same window, then:

    1) Open an elevated command prompt.

    2) Copy and paste the commands below one at a time in the command prompt, and press Enter after each command.
    regsvr32 "%SystemRoot%\System32\actxprxy.dll"
    regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll"
    3) Restart computer to apply.





    OPTION ONE

    Temporarily Open Folder in the Same or Separate Window


    1. Open a Windows Explorer window, and do step 2 or 3 below.

    2. To Open the Folder in the Same Window
    A) Right click on a folder or drive, and 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.
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-default_same_window.jpg
    2. To Open the Folder in its Own Separate New Window
    A) Select a folder or drive, and press the CTRL + N keys.

    OR

    B) Right click on a folder or drive, and click on Open in new window. (See screenshot above)



    OPTION TWO

    Through Folder Options


    1. Open Folder Options.
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-folder_options.jpg
    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 it's Own 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)



    OPTION THREE

    Manually Through Registry Editor


    1. Open the Start Menu, then type regedit in the search box and press enter.

    2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes (if admininstrator) or type in administrator's password (if standard user).

    3. In Registry Editor, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)

    Code:
     
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-1.jpg
    4. In the right pane of CabinetState, right click on Settings and click on Modify. (see screenshot above)

    5. To Always Open each Folder in the Same Window
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Using your right arrow key, move the cursor over to the right of the 5th "Value data" (2A), press the Backspace key, type in 0A (number 0), and click on OK. (see screenshots below)
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-3.jpgOpen each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-2-3-b.jpg
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-2.jpg
    B) Go to step 7.
    6. To Always Open each Folder in it's Own 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) Using your right arrow key, move the cursor over to the right of the 5th "Value data" (0A), press the Backspace key, type in 2A, and click on OK. (see screenshots below)
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-2.jpgOpen each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-2-3-b.jpg
    Open each Folder in the Same or Own Separate New Window-reg-3.jpg
    7. Close regedit.
    That's it,
    Shawn













  1. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
       #1

    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; 23 Sep 2009 at 15:12.
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    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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  3. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
       #3

    Thanks, I'll try the repair install after backup my drive.
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  4. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
       #4

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

    Thank you
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #5

    You're welcome KnowOne. That's great news. :)
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  6.    #6

    KnowOne said:
    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: Windows Explorer Taskbar Icon - Change Open To Target

    Hope it helps!
    Last edited by Brink; 20 Nov 2010 at 09:58. Reason: updated link
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  7. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #7

    i have the same problem and does not go even after changing folder options

    http://www.davidmoore.info/2009/08/1...plorer-errors/
    Last edited by hA1d3R; 25 Nov 2010 at 17:18.
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  8. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 (64 bit)
       #8

    Help :(


    I have the same issue as described above, but I have the correct options enabled in Folder and search options, and I have the correct Registry configuration. A clean install for me is not an option, because I have too much sensitive data that must be preserved and secured at all costs. Does anyone have another idea/suggestion?

    Regards,

    Pieter Houwen
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  9. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Hello Pieter, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might see if running a sfc /scannow command may be able to help. :)

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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