Re: Folder options _XP Pro

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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP (ronv_at_mvps.org)
Date: 02/24/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 19:17:23 -0800

guitarman259 wrote:
> All my folders open maximised with explorer(tree)view on
> left side. Nothing in folders options seems to work.
> Remember settings is checked but it does not remember
> squat. signed desperately annoyed.

In Windows Explorer, select Tools/Folder Options/General tab. In the Browse
Options section, select the "Open each folder in the same window" option.
Click Apply to all folders. 

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