Open a file or folder in Windows

Do one of the following:
- In Microsoft Windows XP, on the Start menu, click My Documents.
- In Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, on the Start menu, point to Documents, and then click My Documents.
If the file or folder you want to open is not located in My Documents or its subfolders, use Search (on the Start menu) to find it.
Double-click the file or folder you want to open.

Notes

If the file you want to open is not associated with a particular program, you can select one. To do so, right-click the file, click Open With, and then select the name of the program. If your mouse does not support right-clicking, hold down CONTROL and click the file.
You can use the View menu in My Documents to change the way files are displayed. You can also use the View tab in the Folder Options dialog box to change file and folder settings. To open the Folder Options dialog box, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options.

See also

Search for a file in Windows