Is there a way to make the files in a folder / subfolder open by clicking on the folder itself?

Question

I'm just curious. i want to know if this would work:

I have a folder called "NEW FOLDER 1"

I put a shorcut to a word document inside "NEW FOLDER 1"

I want to click on "NEW FOLDER 1"... and instead of opening the folder to view the file... i want to open the file automatically.



can it be done?

i just want to see if this is a valid quirk.

I have a windows XP platform.

Thanks.

Shame

I have a project for school. its more convenient for me if i can put all my word documents and powerpoint presentations into one folder... and then open them all with one click... as i need to open them all anyway. I know i could highlight them all and click... but i value time and effort, and would like to minimize the usage of both.

I know how to make files and programs open automatically on STARTUP... but still no idea about my original question... any way the startup automation can be tweaked?

Answer 1

Not that I'm aware of. Opening the folder merely gives me a list of files. If you find there is a way, I would appreciate knowing it - although I can't think of why I would need it.

When I'm working on something that requires time, trial and error, I put a shortcut to the file on the desktop until I am finished.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Go here and see if this will help: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/resources/qanda/feb07/hey0214.mspx