Windows Explorer start folder

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How do I set Explorer to open a certain folder (e.g., c:\ rather than My
Documents) when it starts up? Hope there's a simple answer :-)

Paul
 
Hi Paul,

By default, Windows Explorer always opens with My Documents. Customize it by
changing the properties for the Windows Explorer icon and replace the Target
field with: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, c:\yourfolder

1. Right click on the icon you use to launch Explorer and select Properties.
2. In the Target box, type (or replace the existing text with) the
following:

%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /e, path

Where in place of path above you should enter the actual path to the
directory you want open by default. For example C:\Windows, or C:\Documents
and Settings, etc. To have My Computer listed as the default selection, type
explorer.exe /e,

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

Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518
 
How do I set Explorer to open a certain folder (e.g., c:\ rather than My
Documents) when it starts up? Hope there's a simple answer :-)

Paul
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Create a shortcut to explorer.exe. In the properties, edit the target path
so that it looks like this:

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,<type the path to the folder here>
 
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