Fixing/Extending Standard Windows File Open/Save Dialog [closed]

Posted by scunliffe on Super User See other posts from Super User or by scunliffe
Published on 2009-07-23T15:48:57Z Indexed on 2010/03/14 20:05 UTC
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Change left side link of the Save As Dialog for a DropBox one?

Almost every time I use the standard Windows (XP) File Open/Save Dialog I get frustrated in how long it takes me to navigate to where I want to go. :-( (I won't even get into the MS Office dialog that makes things even worse)

This is the dialog I'm referring to (with some notes) File Open/Save Dialog

Notes:

  • Wouldn't a Drive list be handy in here? C:\, D:\, E:\, etc.
  • What about a breadcrumb URI? (the magenta list of links)
  • Why isn't Program Files one of the icons on the left? (green) I'm always going in there for something
  • Why can't I type "../../../" to navigate up multiple directories in the File name box? (blue)

There has got to be some utilities out there that can "hijack" or "overwrite" this core windows dialog to provide a much better set of options.

I'm looking for any/all solutions to help fix this dialog.

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