How to Start Windows Explorer By Double-Clicking My Computer (140646)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q140646

SUMMARY

This article describes how to set Windows Explorer as the default view when you double-click My Computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To start Windows Explorer when you double-click My Computer, follow these steps:
  1. Double-click My Computer.
  2. On the View menu, click Options (or Folder Options).
  3. Click the File Types tab.
  4. In the Registered File Types box, click Folder, and then click Edit.
  5. In the Actions box, click Explore, and then click Set Default.
  6. Click Close.
  7. Click Close.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbhowto kbui KB140646
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