Yes, all you have to do is click on the folders icon at the top of the browser. Or if you are a keyboard person, you could hit the windows key and E. That will open file explorer.
I know I can open the folders pane once I'm in explorer. I was interested in the folders pane being already open when I get there. It's an option I am unable to save once I get out.
Works like a charm! You da man. Now I have instant access to all the folders on the left while I browse contents on the right. I guess the old '98 got me hooked on it and I was missing it something awful.