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I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT system.....

Cheers,
Steve.
 
Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents
folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT
system.....

Cheers,
Steve.
 
Thanks for the reply.

That has answered my question (I have had to create a shortcut). But how do
I get My Computer to be the default Folder?

Cheers,
Steve.
 
Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

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

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878

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Wes
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FBxiii said:
Thanks for the reply.

That has answered my question (I have had to create a shortcut). But how
do I get My Computer to be the default Folder?

Cheers,
Steve.


Ramesh said:
Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents
folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT
system.....

Cheers,
Steve.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
That does it!

Thanks to all for your help.

Steve.


Wesley Vogel said:
Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

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

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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FBxiii said:
Thanks for the reply.

That has answered my question (I have had to create a shortcut). But how
do I get My Computer to be the default Folder?

Cheers,
Steve.


Ramesh said:
Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents
folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT
system.....

Cheers,
Steve.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
The fixes here apply only to the shortcuts to Explorer. Is there a
registry setting that can modify explorer.exe's default location? When
I click Start>Run, and then enter explorer (My usual way, since I
really hate navigating the start menu for items I use all the time), it
opens to My Documents. If there is a registry setting to change this,
I would be very greatful if someone would add it to this thread.

Thanks!
 
Start | Run | Type: explorer.scf | Hit Enter.

Start | Run | Type: explorer /e,c: | Hit Enter.

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

HOW TO: Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=221878

How to open folder in single pane when using the "Winkey + E" combination
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winkeye.htm

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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Wesley said:
Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Click to expand...

OK. I'm with you up to this point.

Replace the text in the Target box with:
Click to expand...

The text in the Target box is grayed out and cannot be edited. Is there
a setting somewhere that will allow me to edit this?


Mark
 
What shortcut, where is it located?

What is the text in the Target box that's grayed out?

Create a new shortcut...
Right click Desktop | Point to New | Click Shortcut |
Paste the following line in the Location box:

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

Click the Next button | Rename it if you so desire | Drag the shortcut
wherever you want it

You can Rename the shortcut at any time:
Right click shortcut | Properties | General tab |
Change the text in the box

Or just right click the shortcut and select Rename.

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I noticed this, but it was the desktop 'shortcut' which is created by
installing IE. Try creating a new shortcut (to the desktop icon), then enter
the value in the target box.
 
Try using Windows Explorer shortcut NOT Internet Explorer.

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