Explore vs Open

Question

I much prefer browsing my windows with the folders open on one side, and the contents of the selected folder highlighted on the other side. I can get to this view by right-clicking and choosing Explore instead of just double-clicking on in to Open it, but is there any way I can change the default view to Explore when I double-click? This is driving me crazy having to reset me views every time I open a new folder. I have gone through every setting I can think of, and nothing seems to work.   Thanks!!

meryl_streep · Answer

From windows explorer if you go into Tools > Folder Options > File Types sort the list by files type and find Folder( not File Folder) the extension will be N/A, click on the advanced button and change the default action to explore instead of open.

Girrlkitty · Answer

Ah! That worked! I had a feeling there had to be a way. Thanks so much!!   Toni

jodpur · Answer

@Girrlkitty wrote:

I much prefer browsing my windows with the folders open on one side, and the contents of the selected folder highlighted on the other side. I can get to this view by right-clicking and choosing Explore instead of just double-clicking on in to Open it, but is there any way I can change the default view to Explore when I double-click?

When I right click a folder and pick Open, it has exactly the same effect if I right click and pick Explore. I wonder why.

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