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Mike C
February 19th 07, 01:14 PM
How can I change the Folder that the Windows explorer openes when it
> starts?
> Now it opens the Document folder, I would rather it open the Computer
> folder.

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Mike C

Will Denny
February 19th 07, 01:36 PM
Hi

The following will open Windows Explorer on the C drive:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:

Also have a look here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307856

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"Mike C" > wrote in message
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> How can I change the Folder that the Windows explorer openes when it
>> starts?
>> Now it opens the Document folder, I would rather it open the Computer
>> folder.
>
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> Mike C

Ayush
February 23rd 07, 07:16 PM
Replied to [Mike C]s message :
> How can I change the Folder that the Windows explorer openes when it
>> starts?
>> Now it opens the Document folder, I would rather it open the Computer
>> folder.
>

Create a new shortcut and set the Target to :
explorer.exe /e, folder path

for example :
explorer.exe /e,C:\Program Files

Good Luck, Ayush.
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