Creating a folder to function like "my documents"

[Jay Wilson]

Is is possible in XP to setup a folder that functions like "my documents"?

I have a subfolder on my e: drive that is 3 levels deep in the folder
structure, I would like to always have it as a top level click when I
launch file manager instead of having to navigate down to it each time.

I tried accomplishing what I wanted to do with shortcuts, but it did
function like "my documents".

Thanks
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Jay Wilson

[Shiva]

How about creating a Windows Explorer shortcut that directly opens your
folder? Create a shortcut to explorer.exe /e,<full path to your folder>.

For example explorer.exe /e,"C:\Level 1\Level 2\Level 3"

"Jay Wilson" > wrote in message
...

Is is possible in XP to setup a folder that functions like "my documents"?

I have a subfolder on my e: drive that is 3 levels deep in the folder
structure, I would like to always have it as a top level click when I
launch file manager instead of having to navigate down to it each time.

I tried accomplishing what I wanted to do with shortcuts, but it did
function like "my documents".

Thanks
---
Jay Wilson

[Kelly]

Hi Jay,

Several options to consider:

You can replace either My Pictures or My Music with a specialized folder of
your choice. It will behave as the above folders do as in cascading, etc.

Add Folder to Start Menu - Replace MP or MM (Line 2)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or you can add a folder under Search and Run. Note: If you running an
OEM,it will replace their link.

Add a Folder Under the Run Command (Line 180)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

And/or: Add a folder to My Computer, Desktop and Right Click (Start Button)

Add a Folder to My Computer and Desktop (Line 130)
Add a Folder to the Start Button - Right Click (Line 124)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Another option is adding a special folder to My Documents as a sub.

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Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
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"Jay Wilson" > wrote in message
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>
> Is is possible in XP to setup a folder that functions like "my documents"?
>
> I have a subfolder on my e: drive that is 3 levels deep in the folder
> structure, I would like to always have it as a top level click when I
> launch file manager instead of having to navigate down to it each time.
>
> I tried accomplishing what I wanted to do with shortcuts, but it did
> function like "my documents".
>
> Thanks
> ---
> Jay Wilson
>

[Sharon F]

Jay Wilson wrote:
> Is is possible in XP to setup a folder that functions like "my documents"?
>
> I have a subfolder on my e: drive that is 3 levels deep in the folder
> structure, I would like to always have it as a top level click when I
> launch file manager instead of having to navigate down to it each time.
>
> I tried accomplishing what I wanted to do with shortcuts, but it did
> function like "my documents".
>
> Thanks
> ---
> Jay Wilson

I added a shortcut to a favorite folder on my Quick Launch toolbar. Right
clicked on the folder and selected "Send To Desktop (createshortcut)."
Dragged the shortcut to QL. The folder is now one click away. I can use the
Folders button in the Standard toolbar to switch between tree view and
taskpane.


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Sharon F
Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User