Name
Windows Explorer
Synopsis
Often referred to simply as "Explorer,” Windows Explorer is the default interface shell in Windows XP and is responsible for the Desktop, the Start menu, and all folder windows. See also Folders.
- Windows Explorer, access digital camera memory as a drive (still camera only)
Control Panel → Scanners and Cameras → Add Device
- Windows Explorer, additional security policies
Group Policy (
gpedit.msc) → User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Explorer- Windows Explorer, columns in details view
Explorer → View → Details → View → Choose Details
- Windows Explorer, group similar items
Explorer → View Arrange Icons by → Show in Groups
- Windows Explorer, refresh view
Explorer → View → Refresh or press F5
- Windows Explorer, reuse window when launching Internet shortcuts
Control Panel → Internet Options → Advanced tag → Browsing → Reuse windows for launching shortcuts
- Windows Explorer, show lines in tree view (Folders Explorer bar)
Control Panel → Folder Options → View tab → Display simple folder view in Explorer’s Folders list
- Windows Explorer, show Status Bar
Explorer → View → Status Bar
- Windows Explorer, toolbar, customize
Explorer → View → Toolbars → Customize
- Windows Explorer, toolbar, icon size
Explorer → View → Toolbars → Customize → Icon options
- Windows Explorer, toolbar, prevent being moved
Explorer → View → Toolbars → Lock the Toolbars
- Windows Explorer, toolbar, text captions
Explorer → View → Toolbars → Customize ...
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