Windows Explorer - Change startup folder

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When I start the explorer it always opens in the same folder. Usually a
subfolder within the 'Documents and settings' folder on the C-drive.
Isn't there a way to change this? I use several disk drives for various
purposes, and would prefer the Explorer to startup with all the drives shown
collapsed so I don't need to scroll down from start.
I try to avoid putting files etc. in the 'Documents and settings' folder
whenever I can, because it tends to fill up the C-drive rapidly.
Therefore it would be nice if the Explorer startup view could be changed
(permanently) at the user's own will... Anyone know how to do this?
Thanks
 
Try using TweakUI and change what the First Icon is hown on Desktop. The
options are My Documents or My Computer. Chose My Computer.
 
Edit the shortcut's "Target" to read;

%systemroot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

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| When I start the explorer it always opens in the same folder. Usually a
| subfolder within the 'Documents and settings' folder on the C-drive.
| Isn't there a way to change this? I use several disk drives for various
| purposes, and would prefer the Explorer to startup with all the drives
shown
| collapsed so I don't need to scroll down from start.
| I try to avoid putting files etc. in the 'Documents and settings' folder
| whenever I can, because it tends to fill up the C-drive rapidly.
| Therefore it would be nice if the Explorer startup view could be changed
| (permanently) at the user's own will... Anyone know how to do this?
| Thanks
|
 
Here are some additional options you might want to try:
First create a shortcut of explorer on your desktop
Then right click and select Properties, select the Shortcut tab
Enter one of the sample options show below in the Target field, click Apply
then the OK button.
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /n, C:\
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, C:\
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /n, C:\FolderName
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e, C:\FolderName

Also see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307856/en-us
for interesting variations:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_explorer_in_c_drive.htm
more info: http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/explorershortcuts.htm
and still more: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Pick the option you like best.

JS
 
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