How to Start Windows Explorer By Double-Clicking My Computer

 Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
Article ID: Q140646
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

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.

  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.

KBCategory: kbhowto kbui
KBSubcategory: ntui prodnt svrwksta win95
Additional reference words: 4.00 4.0 95

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Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
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