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The auto-expand tag covers discussions about Windows Explorer's folder tree auto-expansion behavior, particularly when using command-line shortcuts like `explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\data` to open a specific directory with the tree view expanded and the folder selected. Users report that this command works in Windows 7 but fails in Windows 8, where the tree does not auto-expand or mark the target directory. Another common issue is that Windows 7's Explorer no longer auto-expands folders on single-click, requiring a double-click instead, which differs from XP behavior. The tag also includes problems with pinned taskbar shortcuts lacking properties to set auto-expand commands. These threads focus on troubleshooting and restoring the auto-expand functionality across different Windows versions.
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    Windows 8 "explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\data" (shortcut) cmd does NOT work

    Under Windows 7 I setup a shortcut link in Taskbar to open WindowsExplorer with a pre-defined directory and auto-expand and mark that directory in left side tree view with the following command: %windir%\explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\data It works fine in Win 7. When I try to setup the same...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • auto-expand cmd command line compatibility configuration directory explorer file explorer file management issues mark navigation shortcuts taskbar tree view troubleshooting user interface windows windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to open pinned WinExplorer with a certain pre-selected and auto-expanded directory?

    In Windows XP I put a shortcut to WindowsExplorer on the desktop resp. the QuickLaunchBar and specified in the properties the following opening command: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,D:\work When I clicked on this shortcut WinExplorer opened with the pre-selected and auto-expanded...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • auto-expand directory file explorer file management pinned items quick launch shortcuts taskbar windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to stop Explorer from moving the Folder list?

    This has been a pet peeve of mine on Win7 ever since I upgraded months ago. I'm real big on using Windows Explorer to navigate around my drives, looking at files, photos, movies, whatever. There are two things that the folder list, on the left side of the screen, does differently from it's XP...
    • Jedi2016
    • Thread
    • auto-expand bug report feedback file explorer file management folders navigation operating system scrolling subfolders tech support usability user control user experience user interface windows 11 windows 7 windows customization
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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