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    Any way to put the "up one folder" button back?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by protomenace, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. protomenace

    protomenace Notebook Consultant

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    Pretty straightforward. Is there any way to put the up one folder button back into Windows Explorer in Vista Premium SP1?
     
    protomenace, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    In the address bar, just click the previous folder.

    For example, if you're at Computer > Program Files > Game > Settings, click Game.
     
    Lithus, Jul 30, 2008
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  3. protomenace

    protomenace Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah I'm aware of this, but I still miss the button =/.
     
    protomenace, Jul 30, 2008
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  4. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I can't remember whether its in Folder Options (CP) or in the menus for the file explorer itself. I recall that this was for XP though. Following Vista's file explorer redesign, there is Lithus's explanation; maybe it isn't possible at all. Have you looked?
     
    Bog, Jul 30, 2008
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  5. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Andy, Jul 30, 2008
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  6. protomenace

    protomenace Notebook Consultant

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    protomenace, Jul 30, 2008
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  7. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I have been using it for quite some time now, since I missed it after upgrading from XP..!! :D
     
    Andy, Jul 30, 2008
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  8. protomenace

    protomenace Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks so much awesome addon, a solution to my yearning for the up one level button and so much more =D.
     
    protomenace, Jul 30, 2008
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  9. yehrulz

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    just press alt + up key
     
    yehrulz, Jul 30, 2008
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  10. joelpt

    joelpt Newbie

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    I made a simple AutoHotKey script to go up a folder in Windows Vista Explorer with middle mouse click. It also creates a new folder with shift-middle click (works most of the time).

    I compiled the script into an exe that you can find here: http://sun2design.com/scripts/ExplorerMiddleMouseFunctions.exe

    Drop it in your Startup folder to launch with Windows. Won't work right on XP without modification.

    The script itself is quite simple:

    #IfWinActive ahk_class CabinetWClass
    MButton:: SendInput !{Up}
    +MButton:: SendInput {Alt down}fwf{Alt up}
    #IfWinActive

    If you don't trust random .exes posted in forum comments, download and install AutoHotKey, save the above script to somefile.ahk, and double click it to start it.

    Cheers
    joelpt
     
    joelpt, Jun 10, 2009
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  11. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Alt - up arrow ftw. Or just hit the back button.
     
    surfasb, Jun 10, 2009
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  12. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I tried it while having Vista, didn't work for meh, could never find the up button function even with that add on.

    anyway, back to XP now, loving teh speed, teh up button, everything, so so much better, its like a got a new laptop
     
    MaXimus, Jun 10, 2009
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  13. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    This thread is almost a year old. Please do not bring up threads 6 months or older. Feel free to make a new thread on the subject.

    Thread closed.
     
    Padmé, Jun 10, 2009
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