old problem, can't remember

Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer' the
'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a simple
fix, but my memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin

On 03/31/2011 09:14 PM, Norvin Gordon wrote:
Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer' the
'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a simple
fix, but my memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin

What do you want to open instead of My Documents?

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"Norvin Gordon" wrote in message
...
Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer' the
'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a simple
fix, but my memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin


To open Windows Explorer to an expanded C Drive:

Create a shortcut on the Desktop for Windows Explorer. Right Click |
Properties | Target Field. Add a space and then:

/e, c:\

The Target should read:

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

Windows Explorer will now open to the C Drive instead of My Documents.

Other options:

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...EN-US;q307856&
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Imperial Beach, CA

"Norvin Gordon" wrote in message
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Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer' the 'my
documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a simple fix, but my
memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any help is
appreciate of course.


Norvin

In Explorer \Properties it should read the following. Change as per below

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,c:

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"Norvin Gordon" wrote in message
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Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer' the
'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a simple fix,
but my memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin

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For non-expanded "My Computer"

Target: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe
/e,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}

"Norvin Gordon" wrote in message
...
Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer' the
'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a simple fix,
but my memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin

I like this look:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\

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SC Tom wrote:

"Norvin Gordon" wrote in message
...
Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer'
the 'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a
simple fix, but my memory recall system is not what it used to be. Any
help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin

I like this look:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\

Tom, thanks for the response, after trying several others, I would
have to agree with you. This is what I am now using.

Thanks to all who gave such good and quick responses.

Norvin Gordon wrote:
SC Tom wrote:


"Norvin Gordon" wrote in message
...

Had to reload XP and updates and now when I open 'windows explorer'
the 'my documents' folder will auto open. I remember there being a
simple fix, but my memory recall system is not what it used to be.
Any help is
appreciate of course.
TIA
Norvin


I like this look:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\

Tom, thanks for the response, after trying several others, I would
have to agree with you. This is what I am now using.

Thanks to all who gave such good and quick responses.
All you really need is %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\ The only space
should be between the .exe and the /n There should be no other spaces.

Henry