Windows Vista Directory Browsing Tips

The Explorer in Windows Vista has made a lot of minor adjustments compared to the previous version, making it easier and faster to operate. However, some of these adjustments are controversial, especially when When it is very different from the user's previous usage habits. For example, when Microsoft opens the working directory when the resource manager is opened, the default is "document" directory, which has caused many people to question. After all, to browse the contents of the document directory, users can use the "document" shortcut on the desktop, and generally use resource management. Most of the target directories to be browsed are in other locations. In this way, to reach the target directory, multiple clicks are required, and many people think that Microsoft's adjustment is not humanized.
Of course, from the perspective of the end user, it is not too reasonable to overestimate this change in Microsoft or Windows Vista. It is more realistic to improve the efficiency of the operation under the premise of accepting this change. In fact, there are many ways to get the resource manager to quickly go to the desired target directory without having to follow the path step by step. This article gives a brief introduction to this. Let the resource manager jump to the target directory quickly
The easiest way to get the resource manager to open the target directory directly is to directly enter the drive letter of the target drive such as "D:" in the address bar or search bar. Or the absolute path of the target directory is "D:\\test".
Of course, the disadvantage of this method is that you need to know the path of the target directory, and if the name of the target directory is long, the input is cumbersome. Displaying a list of drives in the Start menu
Another way is to customize the Start menu to display a list of drives in the system so that the Explorer can open the drive directly by simply clicking on the appropriate drive letter.
The specific method is:

1. Right-click the Start button and select "Properties";
2. In the "Start Menu" tab, click the "Customize" button;
3. in In the pop-up window, select "Display as a menu" in the "Computer" item;
   
   

   
   

   
   With such settings, You can display the drive list in the Start menu
   Customize the toolbar to open the file or directory directly
   

   
   The way to browse the drive and directory through the custom toolbar in Windows XP is the same in Windows Vista. Applicable, in comparison, this is the most efficient way to jump or switch to the target directory. - Of course, it depends on the individual's operating habits.
   The specific setting method is basically the same as that in Windows XP. The brief introduction is as follows:

   1. Right-click on the blank space in the task bar and select "Toolbars" => "New Toolbar..."

      
      
      

      
      
      

   2. In the "New Toolbar - Select Folder" dialog box, check "Computer" or in the folder Enter directly in the text box;

      
      
      

      
      
      

   3. Click "Select Folder" so that you can create any drive that can be browsed in the taskbar or The toolbar of the directory.

      
      
      

      
      
      
      
      

      
      In this way, you can quickly browse the system drive and directory: To open a drive or directory, right click on it and select "Explorer"; to open a file, just left click.