Optionally open folder in new window in vista using keyboard key

Question

In XP, to ensure a folder opened in a new window, I held down CTRL when I opened (by mouse or keyboard) the folder.

This action is so ingrained to me, I pretty much don't even realise I'm doing it at a conscious level.

Unfortunately, this action apparently hasn't made it to Vista. Is there a new way to do this, or am I just missing something obvious?

EDIT Looks like not possible in Vista, but returned in Win7. Answer selected as it mentioned a keyboard alternative in Ctrl+N.

Answer 1

You can enable it to always open in a new window, but don't know if you want that.

Or you can use CTRL + N to open a new Window or right click the folder you want to open in a new window and select "Open".

Answer 2

I realize it's probably not the most useful answer, but in case you're considering upgrading, the "hold down CTRL while opening a folder to open it in a new window"-feature is back in Windows 7.