I have always hated that i need to go to View>Explorer Bar>Folders every time I need to get the folder view on the left, or even right-click>Explore. I want it there all the time. This little trick I learned from a colleague really helped me out.
First open My Computer
GoTo View>Explorer Bar>Folders
Here’s the trick to make it stick:
Now, goto Tools>Folder Options>File Types
Find the entry that is a folder icon with (none) next to it.
Click it, goto Advanced.
Click Explore
Then click Set Default
Voila! Now, every time you open an explorer window, the folder view will be on the left.
Tags: customize, tweaks, windows explorer, windows xp