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How can I get the Windows XP Explorer in Windows 7?

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Mar 15, 202618968 views
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I like the folder-tree behavior of Windows XP, that is, clicking on any folder on the left pane will automatically expand the folder-tree. Unfortunately this is not how Explorer works in Windows 7. Does anyone know how I can get Windows 7’s Explorer to behave like the one in XP?

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You could try another file manager, but it is unlikely you can get rid of 'Windows Explorer' - it is rather integral to Windows. To get that specific behaviour, under the 'Tools' menu, click 'Folder Options', and check 'Automatically Expand to Curre…

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