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Thread ID: 97817	2009-02-28 21:58:00	How can I compare the contents of different folders side by side in Vista?	tuiruru (12277)	Press F1

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
752280	2009-03-01 00:55:00	It works with folders too..For example, you open folder A then folder B, then you right click on taskbar and select "View side by side". then you drag/drop	Blam (54)
752281	2009-03-01 02:15:00	Nope, not working like that with my folders and when I right click the task bar having opened some folders, I’m certainly not getting “ ‘VIEW’ side by side option”. I’ve just tried it all on my wife’s laptop – different brand and running Vista Business and stiil can’t get it to happen with Folders. Here’s what I’m doing: Double click on COMPUTER Double click on C drive which presumably opens up what is Windows Explorer In the Navigation Pane Click on folder A and it’s contents get shown in the right hand pane. Click on folder B and it’s contents get shown in the right hand pane. In the Navigation Pane Click on Folder C etc Right click Task bar, various “Show Windows... “ options are available Choose one – zilch as far as folders cascading or anything else is concerned. In HELP in Win Ex there is a section entitled “Change Folder Views and Behaviour”. It states: “Open every new folder in its own folder window. This can be convenient if you want to keep all the folders you are working with on the screen at the same time.” “Click the General tab, and then click Open each folder in its own window. (To make each new folder replace the previous folder window, click Open each folder in the same window.)” So, according to that, it should be happening like I want it to. I’ve got to sign off for the moment ‘cos we’ve got an appointment somewhere else. Any more help and advice greatly appreciated thanks	tuiruru (12277)
752282	2009-03-01 02:26:00	You can just hold shift when double clicking a folder, so it doesn't open in a new windows everytime unless you need it...	Blam (54)
752283	2009-03-01 03:08:00	Re: Hi Colpol (or anyone else) – How do you get to Windows Explorer in Vista? Right click on the Start icon and left click on Explore.	Scouse (83)
752284	2009-03-01 03:21:00	Or you could open my computer-which opens with windows explorer....or windows E....lol	Blam (54)
752285	2009-03-01 03:32:00	but how do I do that with three open folders, each containing, say, Word files, so I can drag and drop between all three? Word has an option to show all windows in the taskbar. In my version of Word (2002) it is found in Tools > View > put tick alongside "Windows in Taskbar". I think Excel has the same or similar.	FoxyMX (5)
752286	2009-03-01 04:09:00	IIRC Word 2007 does that by default.	pcuser42 (130)
752287	2009-03-01 21:17:00	You're not going to believe this!! Apparently there's a bug! One bloke had it working like Blam6 described, FOLDERS opening in separate windows, and then for no apparent reason it started acting like mine, one folder window replacing the previous one (mine's never worked). Thw work around is to Right click on a folder, choose the Open option and then repeat the process as many times as necessary. If one of you Gurus wants to find the fix and let me know I'd be grateful (maybe its in a Vista automatic update from the past that I haven't installed, or a registry key needs tweaking), otherwise I'll settle for what I've got. Any comments? Thanks to all who have contributed.	tuiruru (12277)
752288	2009-03-01 22:05:00	Re: Hi Colpol (or anyone else) – How do you get to Windows Explorer in Vista? Right click on the Start icon and left click on Explore. Navigate C:/Windows/Explorer.exe. Create shortcut in Quick Launch or on desktop. Easy	Colpol (444)
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