Steve_Brady
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Folder/file pathway display in Windows Search mode
Hello,
When working in the Windows Explorer Search mode in Windows 7, is there a way to display the complete pathway of a selected file or folder?
In the non-search mode of Windows Explorer, pressing Alt+d brings that up but using the same hotkey in Search mode results in a lot of compterese jibberish:
search-ms:displayname=Sear ch%20Resul ts%20in%20 Computer&c rumb=filee xtension%3 A~<.qbw%20 OR%20Syste m.Generic. String%3A. qbw&crumb= location:% 3A%3A{very long number}.
Is there a way to get just a regular pathway in Search mode?
Thanks
On a humorous note, it's funny that MS provides an easy pathway display for a file you have already located (or you wouldn't be able to select it) and yet, does not provide the same for a file you are trying to find! That's like giving roadmaps to all those who have already reached a particular destination and not giving the maps to those who are still looking! LOL
When working in the Windows Explorer Search mode in Windows 7, is there a way to display the complete pathway of a selected file or folder?
In the non-search mode of Windows Explorer, pressing Alt+d brings that up but using the same hotkey in Search mode results in a lot of compterese jibberish:
search-ms:displayname=Sear
Is there a way to get just a regular pathway in Search mode?
Thanks
On a humorous note, it's funny that MS provides an easy pathway display for a file you have already located (or you wouldn't be able to select it) and yet, does not provide the same for a file you are trying to find! That's like giving roadmaps to all those who have already reached a particular destination and not giving the maps to those who are still looking! LOL
sorry-correction: not a new window :( you need to use the "back" button to get to search results.
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Thanks for the responses.
>>Korbus:
right click a file in your search results, and select "Open file location".
I am aware of the "Open file location" option. I have used that in the past but doing so requires that I sacrifice my search window.
>>Psy053:
If you hold down shift while clicking "Open file Location" it will open the file location in a new window.
That's the perfect solution! Now I can maintain the search window and even view it side-by-side with whichever result window I choose.
Thanks again to both of you.
>>Korbus:
right click a file in your search results, and select "Open file location".
I am aware of the "Open file location" option. I have used that in the past but doing so requires that I sacrifice my search window.
>>Psy053:
If you hold down shift while clicking "Open file Location" it will open the file location in a new window.
That's the perfect solution! Now I can maintain the search window and even view it side-by-side with whichever result window I choose.
Thanks again to both of you.
If you wanted to go further, and you are capable and comfortable in modifying registry, you could look at creating a new Context Menu that will open the selected file in a new explorer window.
NOTE: If you are not comfortable in modifying registry, I recommend against making any modifications, as there is always a risk of causing issues:
I have performed the following, and it seems to work OK in my testing:
In Registry, I created the following Keys:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell \Open Location in New Window]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell \Open Location in New Window\command]
I then browsed to:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell \Open Location in New Window\command]
And then then modified the value of the (Default) string to: explorer.exe /select,"%1"
NOTE: If you are not comfortable in modifying registry, I recommend against making any modifications, as there is always a risk of causing issues:
I have performed the following, and it seems to work OK in my testing:
In Registry, I created the following Keys:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell
I then browsed to:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell
And then then modified the value of the (Default) string to: explorer.exe /select,"%1"
you can right click a file in your search results, and select "Open file location". THAT new window will have the path in the address bar.