W-Explorer doesn't open removable drive in new window.


  1. WLackey
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    W-Explorer doesn't open removable drive in new window.


    When I insert a thumb drive in my notebook, W-E displays it in the current window, displacing the folder I was viewing (from which I want to transfer files to/from the thumb drive; I have to manually open the drive in a new window--a real pain).
    On my desktop a removable drive always opens in a new window.
    Selecting 'View' / 'Options' / 'Folder and search options' / 'Open each folder in its own window' does not remedy this.
    What must I do to get removable drives to open in a new window?
    Thanks,
    WML
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  3. Brink
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    Hello WML, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    Is this with AutoPlay set to "Open folder to view files" for "Removable drive"?

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  4. WLackey
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    Yes, AutoPlay is set, and windows does display the files, just does it by taking over the existing Explorer window rather than opening a new window.
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