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how do i get explorer to open a folder in the same window (Win XP), (currently if i double click on a folder a new window opens with said contents, if i have to navigate through several folders i am left with several windows i have to close.

My folder options are :

Browse Folders : Open each window in the same window
File types:
File Folder: is set to explore (default)
Folder: is set to explore (default)

Right click and save this: Registry entry
I have found sometimes that the settings dont accept when you do it from folder options.

sorry for being dof, but how do i get it to install ?

i get the following error when trying to import from within regedit:

"Cannot import c:\blah blah blah...: the key selected is invalid."

if i double click the registry entry i get :

"the secified file is not a regisrty script, you can only import binary registry files from with the registry editor"

hence my first problem.

Before you try that - I assume you have tried the Open Explorer, Tools, Folder options, and on the General tab - under browser options select Open each folder in the same window. This has always worked for me. No need to edit the registry under normal circumstances.

Tribble wrote:Before you try that - I assume you have tried the Open Explorer, Tools, Folder options, and on the General tab - under browser options select Open each folder in the same window. This has always worked for me. No need to edit the registry under normal circumstances.

As per my initial post, yes i have.

toggle it to off. Restart your machine. Toggle it on and apply to all folders.

I cannot see why it would not work Must be a blinkered day for me.

Tribble wrote:I cannot see why it would not work Must be a blinkered day for me.

Cause its wiiiiiinnnnnddddooooowwwwsss.......

Solved

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/samewindow.htm