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• Create a custom buttons in Windows Explorer to the default directory

  In the Windows XP Explorer: is there a way to create a custom button so that no matter where you are in a different drive, directory and subdirectory... all you have to do is click on the custom button and return to your default directory?  If this is not the case, is a custom button another way to do it.  Currently, I click on the [Back] button or use the button [Back] drop down to return to the default value.  Ok, but not really okay because it takes a click and return to the default value.

  Thank you

  Steven

  Hi Steven Geib,

  Unfortunately, the service back to the default directory is not present in Windows, and as it is a design, there is nothing we can do from our end.
  
  If you want to suggest changes in the design here is the link you can make reference to: return products.
  
  http://mymfe.Microsoft.com/Windows%207/feedback.aspx?formid=195

  As an alternative, you can use the tree view in Windows Explorer instead of back to the desired location in windows Explorer.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
  

• Open windows Explorer, in my computer (disc mode)

  I remember a point by opening Explorer windows as my computer (disc mode) in Windows 7, where you can update the shortcut from the menu start through the property browser and changing the target. I'm a little hesitant about changing the file Explorer in Windows 8. Is there a different way for Windows 8, or is not possible?

  Hi Al,.

  Thank you for your response.

  I'm glad to know that you have addressed the issue.

  Your efforts to solve this problem is appreciated. Please do not hesitate to answer, in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

• Windows Explorer records with NO search string

  Using Win7, can I search for a file name that does NOT contain a certain string?  For example, I did a transfer of large files of a folder system to another and I used the code "777" to indicate reliable files, and «!» 666! "to indicate corrupt files I needed to repair before the so I didn't not lose data (files audacity - .aup and other files as well).  Can I run a search for any file not containing is not the "777" in the name?

  You can use the sign less or the syntax is NOT (NO uppercase are required, lower case will not work).  Work many variations:

  -name: ~ = 777

  NOT the name: ~ = 777

  Name :-(~ = 777)

  [edit: Skip next] name: (NOT ~ = 777)

  [edit: replace above line with] name: NOT (~ = 777)

• How to adjust the default column is displayed in the Windows Explorer screens

  I would like to change the concrete by default of my columns when you use Windows Explorer screen. It bothers me that I can't find a way to change the columns that appear by default whenever I open a new window.

  I want to display more or less than the default value. Everytime I open a window a new session with the Explorer, it displays update, Type, size and tags by default.
  I know how to add or remove a column, but it is a pain when you have to do every time especially if I have more than 10 windows open at a time.
  There is some great information available especially with the content of media like music, videos or photos. There are many categories to choose from which must be wound up manually like BitRate, author, size, Date acquired, update, etc...

  Is it possible to change this so that by default, I can choose the columns to display by default. Do not have to adjust them each time I open a new window.

  It is a 64-bit version of Vista Ulitimate, but if there is a response, I think it applies to all Vista OS...

  Hello Chuckbytes,

  Thank you for posting.  I have a solution to your problem.  This fix is to modify the registry.  If you do not want to edit the registry, and then don't do these steps.  Also always do a backup of your registry before making any changes.
  These steps are courtesy of Médard Ghazi of Tweakguides.
  Please let me know if this helps you.

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk

  Changing folder views

  For example, you can set your directory \Users\[username]\Downloads to display in the Details view, but if you copy a picture, song or video in the directory, the next time that view you the content they can be display large icons mode. Even if go you back and change the view type, it can reset itself once more the next time you go a different file type in this directory.

  Solution

  Open the registry editor-
  Navigate to the following keys:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags]

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU]

  Right-click on the bags key in the left pane and select Remove, and then do the same for BagMRU. This will remove most of the existing customizations for things like window sizes, positions and views. While still in the same place in the registry editor, you must manually recreate one of these keys, with a new parameter. Right-click on the following key in the left pane:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]

  Create a new key called bags to replace the one you just removed. Right-click on the bags, select new > key and the name of this new AllFolderskey. Right click on AllFolders, select new > key and name the new key Shell. The final result should look like this:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell]

  Now left-click on the last key Shell and in the right pane click right-click in an empty area and select new > string value. Name this new string FolderType and once created, double-click on it and in the value data box, you can set the default view, that all files will be initially (unless otherwise stated) by entering one of the following values:

  NotSpecified
  Contacts
  Documents
  Music
  Photos

  For example, if you enter Documents in the FolderType value data box (which I recommend), then all the files for which you do not manually set a default view to the standard Documents records display as you set it.

  Now, in Windows Explorer, go to your \Users\[username]\ directory and for each of the folder main types down there (Documents, photos, music, videos), make sure that you set the view as you want, including things like choose the columns to show, and what each of them is, the size of any icons/thumbnails, how they are sorted, etc. When you make the changes for each folder click organize at the top of the Windows Explorer, select "Folder and Search Options", go to the display tab and click on the button "apply to folders. This will set this view to all folders of this type even, and this method also means that should you copy files to another type in a folder, it will not change this folder view settings - in the future that the settings should stay exactly as you let them.

  Update: There is a step more that can help ensure that these parameters remain fixed. Navigate to the following key:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]

  Left click on the Shell key and in the right pane, if you can see BagMRU Size then it is not necessary to take this step. If she's not there though, right click and select new > DWORD 32-bit value and name BagMRU Size. Now, set this value to 10000 in decimal mode (or 2710 in hexadecimal mode).

• Selection of Windows Explorer F3 Search options?

  After you select one of my hard drives in Windows Explorer, when I then search of F3, the results I get are often very confused (many reported files contain the search string to ASCII in the name of the file, or the contents of the file).

  Is there a way to control/tell the search engine if I want that he

  (a) matching in the only file names?

  (b) searching for matches in the content of the file only?

  (c) search for matches in the filenames or content of this file?

  It's particularly frustrating when I'm looking for a specific file, including a file extension. For example, a F3 Search for "hal.dll" gives a bunch of files, not just the one and only I'm looking for the "hal.dll" file. It's like the F3 research addresses the 'point' which separates it from the file name of the file as an OR logical operator extension.

  You can try using different filters, honestly, I've never had problems finding what I want using Windows Search.

  For example, you could search for "hal.dll" in one of the following ways:

  Name: = Hal.dll

  -The equal sign after the filter name: means Windows will only look for exact matches

  name: hal ext:dll

  -This would find all the files where the string hal appears in file name with extension dll

  Read more:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/286043-search-find-more-filters-operators.html

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-HK/Windows7/advanced-tips-for-searching-in-Windows

• Do search companion my default search request.

  Windows XP: How can I make my default search application, the search wizard.  In windows Explorer, I call to search and get a little familiar window, which has a 'click here to use the Search Assistant' at the bottom.  I would like to as the Research Assistant to come first.

  Annoying, isn't?

  Anyway, here is the fix:

  Open registry (regedit) editor

  Locate this key: ShowStartSearchBand

  Change the value to 0

  from: http://johnsadventures.com/archives/2006/11/how_to_default_to_search_companion_with_windows_de/

• I can Windows Explorer in Windows 7 to look and work as if it were Windows XP? I don't like the changes.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas: is it possible to adjust the way that Windows Explorer is configured to search and work as it does in Windows XP?

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hello

  You can't change much in the functionality of windows Explorer, but you can customize the appearance of folders.
  Reference:
  Change the folder options
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-folder-options

  You can also use the Windows Classic theme in Windows 7, which looks like Windows XP.
  See the article below which explains how to change the theme in Windows 7.
  Change the theme to improve performance
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-the-theme-to-improve-performance

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• I have this search browser "inbox" which blocked in windows Explorer. Any ideas on how to remove it?

  Original title: malware

  I have this search browser "inbox" which blocked in windows Explorer. Any ideas on how to remove it?

  Hi Perry,

   
  1. What is the operating system installed on your computer recently?
  2. What do you mean by "I have this search browser"inbox"which blocked in windows Explorer?
   
   
  If you think that your computer contains viruses, you can search for viruses using the Microsoft Safety Scanner, and then check if it helps.
  
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  
  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.
   

• How default search instead of Windows Search Assistant?

  Using XP. Windows Search has been installed with a recent update of the Windows desktop. I use other software for indexing as most of my documents files, binary no text or word. I disabled indexing, but "Windows Search" is always the default when I select "Search for" in a Windows Explorer window.

  I can pick him 'click here to use the Search Assistant' at the bottom of the window, but I would have preferred that search companion is the DEFAULT search method.

  What do I need to 'twist' to get the default return Research Assistant?

  I found the answer here, and it has worked great for me.

  http://www.ehow.com/how_5473226_make-instead-Windows-desktop-search.html

  I did have to uninstall Windows Desktop Search.  The change is taken into account, you may need to restart your PC.

  The instructions at the above URL address are as follows:

  1 log into Windows as a power user or administrator - you need elevated privileges to access the registry editor.

  2. open my computer or Windows Explorer. Expand your C: drive. Right click on the Program Files folder, and then select "search".

  3. Windows Desktop Search (WDS) opens. In the lower left of the screen you will see "this folder is not indexed. Click on the "...". Please use Search Companion"link to open the Wizard search. This step ensures that the necessary registry value is created.

  4. close the Windows Search Companion and WDS.

  5. click on the Windows Start, then "Run" button (or press WINDOWS + R keys on your keyboard.) In the open dialog box, type REGEDIT, and then click OK. The Registry Editor opens.

  6. to change the setting for all users of the computer, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Desktop Search\DS.
  To change the setting for the current user only account, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Desktop Search\DS.

  7. in the right pane, double-click the item "ShowStartSearchBand". In the value data field, change the '1' '0 '. Click OK, and then close the registry editor.

  8. now when you right click on a folder in Explorer and select 'Search', the Search Companion window opens instead of WDS.

• Windows Explorer full screen: how to enable by default?

  It's about Windows Explorer, not Internet Explorer.

  I just discovered F11 makes the bar menus and top bar (which is otherwise blue bar called at the top of every program?) disappear.  Imagine my joy to see more vertical space available.  But... Windows Explorer does not remember my setting when it opens then.  Is it possible to get Windows Explorer to open the mode full-screen by default and when I need the menu (about once a year) bar I hit F11.

  Hello Windows installation,

  There is not a way to have Windows Explorer go fullscreen and stay like that the next time you open. There may be 3rd party software but I'm not aware of it.

  Thank you.

• Search feature in Windows Explorer does not

  When I open Windows Explorer, I see all my files and documents but I lost my search function.  (I'm on Windows XP Pro version 5.1 Service Pack 3)
  When I click on the search button or select a file, right click and click search, or go to start and click on search, I come with a white screen of the browser.  Do not even get the search option.
  I am also unable to open default search companion window.
  Any suggestions?
  E-mail address is removed from the privacy *.

  Hi William,.

  Please, try the following, courtesy of Ramesh MVP:

  Assistant research Windows XP displays an empty window problem

• Why Windows Explorer Refresh files list when searching?

  When I use Windows Explorer to search for files on my Dell PC, Windows XP, it updates every two seconds, and I search the files again. What causes this?  It is ongoing since the last update of Windows.

  Hello

  1. what windows update that you installed recently?

  Step A.
  Check to see if the problem exists in Safe Mode, if the computer works as expected in mode without failure, then we can solve the problem in the clean boot state.
  See the article below for the procedure safe mode in Windows XP
  A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

  Step B.
  You need to perform a clean boot to find the program that is causing and then disable or remove.
  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353/en-us
  Note: When you are finished troubleshooting, follow the steps as explained in the article to reset the computer to start as usual.

  I hope this helps.

• Always open Windows Explorer in maximum mode

  When I goto Windows Explorer I always open with maximum vision.
  For the moment, it opens in smaller mode and I have to click the view max.
  How can I always open in the view max?

  Arthur H

  Stretch the window to fill the screen (make max view) then close.  When you open it again, it will be max view - it records the last means, that it has been closed by default for the opening of the next time.  This is also true with Internet Explorer.  Keep in mind that if you reduce the screen then shutdown or logoff, you will be at the smallest display again when you open then (it opens not in absolutely minimal view: it uses size to halfway instead).  In internet Explorer this sometimes occurs when a secondary screen opens and you close just she and then stop or go to sleep - he uses this by default for new windows last shutdown, even if you didn't want to do.  There is no way I know to 'lock' to opening to view max all the time - you just have to watch how you shut up when finished.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luc\

  Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• I use windows 7. How to change and be sure the default column width in Windows Explorer

  I use windows 7. How to change and be sure the default column width in Windows Explorer

  Hi Jimsw,

  ·         If it works well before?

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Explorer Windows will remember changed settings, check if this not happen as planned.

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: I suggest running the fix of the article and check if it helps.

  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/

  Method 2: You can increase the width of the selected columns and apply the settings to all files and check.

  a. right click on an empty space in the Windows Explorer, click on sort by.

  b. now, enter the size required in the Pixel with and click OK.

  Now, click on the drop down menu to organize and click on folder and Search Options.

  Click view and click apply to folders and click OK.

  I hope this helps.