Open 2 file explorer windows


  1. patriceltic
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    Open 2 file explorer windows


    Often I find the need to have these 2 windows open and I have not been able to do so on win10. I'm sure there is a way - pls show me. Thanks.
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  3. Kari
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    Right click Explorer icon in Taskbar, select File Explorer to open new window:

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    Alternatively, click any folder or drive in File Explorer, select Open in new window:

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  4. f14tomcat
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    Found another the other day. Hold shift key when clicking the Explorer icon, opens second window. Repeat...third. Etc.
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  6. AndreTen
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    Or select two folders (in Explorer), right click open, or open in new window - you have selected folders open at once.

    Say from Quick access - most used folders..
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  7. f14tomcat
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    Myriad of ways.
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  8. patriceltic
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    Thanks everyone!
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  9. f14tomcat
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    patriceltic said:
    Thanks everyone!
    You're welcome! Hope it helped.
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  10. AndreTen
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    f14tomcat said:
    You're welcome! Hope it helped.
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