Windows Explorer default opening folder

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Wiindows explorer always opens in 'My Documents'. I want it to open in
'My Computer'.

How do I change the default opening folder?

Thanks
 
Re: Windows Explorer default opening folder

On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:56:56 -0700 (PDT), paoloricardo@gmail.com
wrote:

> Wiindows explorer always opens in 'My Documents'. I want it to open in
> 'My Computer'.
>
> How do I change the default opening folder?


Create a shortcut with the target
c:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e, c:\folder-of-your-choice\
and open explorer from that.

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Re: Windows Explorer default opening folder

paoloricardo@gmail.com wrote:
> Wiindows explorer always opens in 'My Documents'. I want it to open in
> 'My Computer'.
>
> How do I change the default opening folder?


Try pressing the Windows key + E



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Re: Windows Explorer default opening folder

<paoloricardo@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:4ff7725a-8418-4942-baa2-5f38ad31f982@f37g2000pri.googlegroups.com...
> Wiindows explorer always opens in 'My Documents'. I want it to open in
> 'My Computer'.
>
> How do I change the default opening folder?
>
> Thanks


Right click the on the shortcut you're using to launch Windows Explorer.
Select Properties from the menu.
On the Shortcut page, enter the following command in the Target box.

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,

Note: Make sure you include the comma at the end.

Click OK.
Double click on the shortcut to check that it opens Windows Explorer to My
Computer.

Here's a web site that outlines an alternative method of achieving the same
goal.

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

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
Re: Windows Explorer default opening folder

On Oct 17, 10:14 am, "Nepatsfan" <nepats...@SBXXXIX.com> wrote:
> <paolorica...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:4ff7725a-8418-4942-baa2-5f38ad31f982@f37g2000pri.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Wiindows explorer always opens in 'My Documents'. I want it to open in
> > 'My Computer'.
>
> > How do I change the default opening folder?
>
> > Thanks
>
> Right click the on the shortcut you're using to launch Windows Explorer.
> Select Properties from the menu.
> On the Shortcut page, enter the following command in the Target box.
>
> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,
>
> Note: Make sure you include the comma at the end.
>
> Click OK.
> Double click on the shortcut to check that it opens Windows Explorer to My
> Computer.
>
> Here's a web site that outlines an alternative method of achieving the same
> goal.
>
> HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computerhttp://support..microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan

To all who replied, thanks. Google was my friend!
 
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