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How to open new Windows explorer window

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 09:58

I use My Computer to manage files on my XP computers. With the "open each folder in the same window" setting (my preference), is there a way to open a new window (without returning to My Computer in the Start menu)? The preferred approach would be a keyboard shortcut.

What I seek is the equivalent of CTRL-N in Internet Explorer which opens a new window.

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Hold down Shift when

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 00:59.

Hold down Shift when clicking to open in a new window

try this..

Submitted by Gil on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 13:56.

I wrote this article some time back...I think it applies to what you're requesting. Let me know.

How-to Create Shortcuts to Your Favorite Programs

-Gil

That's a lot better than nothing

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 17:19.

That works pretty well. I created a shortcut to my data directory d:/ and then used your tips to set a keyboard shortcut. (Unfortunately Win XP will not create a shortcut to "My Computer." You have to take a step within the directory structure before you can create the inital shortcut.)

Thanks.

You can drag "My Computer"

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 08/31/2006 - 02:58.

You can drag "My Computer" to "quick launch" on the "task bar" to create a shortcut to my computer. :)

Then you can place it where ever you wish...

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