I can't set XYplorer as my default file manager

[isabelxy]

Hi! I'm a newbie and I want to set XYplorer as my default file manager. I have followed the instructions and I have checked the two boxes in the Shell Integration settings ("XYplorer in shell context menu" and "XY plorer is default file manger") but if I try to save a newly created document or an e-mail attachment, Windows Explorer always opens. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!
Isabel

[highend]

A save window from an application isn't the "Windows Explorer" and it isn't possible to replace this window with XY's filemanager window.

[isabelxy]

Thanks! I didn't realise that.
Isabel

[isabelxy]

And if I click "Computer" in the start menu of Windows 7 Pro, should that launch XYplorer? I get Windows Explorer when I do that.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[highend]

No, it shouldn't. At least: It doesn't. The computer icon resolves to a virtual folder and XY doesn't support a registration for it atm.

But there are so many ways to invoke XY and to get to this place.

One way:

Create a shortcut (.lnk) file for XYplorer.exe

Right click that, use the "Properties" context menu entry.

Let's say the target line shows this:

D:\Users\Highend\Tools\XYplorer\XYplorer.exe

Change it to:

D:\Users\Highend\Tools\XYplorer\XYplorer.exe "Computer"

Ofc you have to use the path that's valid on your system, not on mine

Pin that shortcut to the taskbar. Depending on it's position you can invoke it via a single left click or the Win key + <position on the task bar>

E.g. if it's the second item, it would be: Win + 2.

[isabelxy]

OK thanks!