By default when opening network drives (UNC) the Explorer window opens with a single-pane which does not show the Folders section on the left-hand side. This tweak changes the default behavior to open network drives with a double-pane view.
1.Open your registry and find or create the key below.
2.Create a new String value, or modify the existing value, called "(Default)" and set it according to the value data below.
Exit your registry; you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.
| Registry Settings |
| System Key : [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open \ddeexec] Value Name : (Default) Data Type : REG_SZ (String Value) Value Data : ([ViewFolder("%l", %I, %S)] = default, [ExploreFolder("%l", %I, %S)] = double-pane view) |
Disclaimer : Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.