How to make My Computer' open in Explore mode with folder list

In My Computer click Tools menu, and then click Options.

Click the File Types tab.In the list of file types, highlight "(NONE) Folders"

Click Advanced button, In the Actions box, highlight "Explore"

Click "Set Default"

Bingo you are done. Now every time you open My Computer by double clicking it will open with the folder tree on the left side.