1.7.2.2 - Click on desktop folder brings up different X2

AndyS · Post by **AndyS** » 2009 Jan 13, 14:18

After installing v1.7.2.2, and checking off the checkbox for "associate xplorer² with folders", when I open Xplorer2 via "RUN => Xplorer2..", I get a different look and feel from when I open Xplorer2 by clicking on a desktop folder.

The Xplorer2 window that's displayed via 'RUN' has all of my configuration settings.

The 'click on desktop' Xplorer2 doesn't have any of them.

From each window, I exported the registry settings for each, and they are different.

Andy

fgagnon · Post by **fgagnon** » 2009 Jan 13, 14:33

You are not alone in being confused by this.
When you installed x2, you elected to have it replace winExplorer for shell integration features (such as when you click on folder shortcuts parked on your desktop).
Because most folks are used to having winExplorer open when they do that, x2 is set to use a special layout (x2solo) which opens in single window mode (which is all that winExplorer can do).
You might want to take a look at this thread, and note the workaround in my post of January 11th in that thread for a way to use dual panes.
For more information on x2 layouts please refer to the User Manual.

AndyS · Post by **AndyS** » 2009 Jan 13, 15:38

I partially solved this.

Here's what I did:
I exported the registry settings to a file.
I edited the file to leave just the xplorer2_UC registry keys.
I renamed xplorer2_UC keys to xplorer2_UC.x2solo, and saved the file.
I then ran the .reg file by double clicking on it.
Now when I double click on a desktop folder, I see all of my configurations.

Just 1 problem though: The window always opens in single-pane mode. If I change to dual-pane mode and exit (I have the 'save program state on exit' set), when I double click a desktop folder, X2 opens in single-pane mode again.

AndyS · Post by **AndyS** » 2009 Jan 13, 15:46

Ok, I solved the single-pane problem. I followed the steps to edit the command line for opening a folder, as described near the end of this link:
http://forum.zabkat.com/viewtopic.php?t=6589

Basically, I just removed the "/1" from the command line switches.

Andy

Cosmo · Post by **Cosmo** » 2009 Jan 13, 16:08

You should also remove /T, otherwise your folder tabs will get lost.

Another option. Remove also /S:x2solo and will get back to the default layout (in case you want that).

fgagnon · Post by **fgagnon** » 2009 Jan 13, 18:41

@ also remove /T -

Yes, having removed it too long ago to remember, I forgot that the /T switch is present in the default config. :oops:
[I will edit my other post to add that.]

FMG · Post by **FMG** » 2009 Feb 04, 17:36

I know this topic is a little old, but an easier way to open desktop folders with the desired layout is: with a window open with desired configuration save the layout as "x2solo" with whatever and description and it should produce the desired result. Whether or not this affects dual pane settings I'm unsure because I don't use it that often, but I believe this way is a little easier and worth noting. Especially for those uncomfortable editing reg keys.

This method still doesn't save tabs for that you'll still have to do this:

With all instances of x2 closed, use regedit to remove the /1 switch and the /T switch from the two places you will find the open_x2 startup command line in the registry under:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open_x2\command
and under:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\open_x2\command
when done, each command should look like

"C:\Program Files\zabkat\xplorer2\xplorer2_uc.exe" /S:x2solo /N /M "%1"
(including the quotes); although your PATH to xplorer2 may differ.