windows explorer

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Peter Mitchell

Can someone please suggest where one can get information on the parameter
values one can use when running Windows Explorer from within the shortcut
for example
explorer.exe c:\work
opens Explorer at a folder called work
but how can you control whether the Explorer Bar opens to etc?

Peter
 
HOW TO: Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307856

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853
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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
and: http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/explorershortcuts.htm
and: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Pick the option you like best.

JS
 
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