Windows Explorer is one of the most used parts of Windows. Every time you go to My Computer and browse through files on your computer, you are using Explorer. Using the icons on the desktop, right-clicking on files and folders, copying and pasting files are all examples of using the features that Explorer provides. While most people think of Windows Explorer in terms of the file management aspect of the operating system, Explorer also handles Windows search functionality, File Type associations, the Start menu and the Control Panel. This article will show you how to customise Windows Explorer to suit your needs. You will learn how to change the way Windows Explorer displays the information about your files as well as how to add and remove items to the context menus available in Windows Explorer.
Category: Optimisation
Issue: 2007 Issue 8 December/January
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
Article Reference: W19