How do I set a particular folder as default?

[JimD]

I have several programs which require me to open a particular folder on
the hard drive, but when I open Explorer, the folder "My Documents"
always appears as the default, and I have to manually search for the
folder I need. How can I set up the program so the folder I need always
appear as the default when I open Explorer?

 

[JS]

If you are trying to set the default folder from inside the program I can't
help you. But if you are opening Explorer outside of the application then
see below.

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
for interesting variations:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_explorer_in_c_drive.htm
more info: http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/explorershortcuts.htm
and still more: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

Pick the option you like best.

JS

 

[Bob I]

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];307856

 

[Rock]

I have several programs which require me to open a particular folder on the
hard drive, but when I open Explorer, the folder "My Documents" always
appears as the default, and I have to manually search for the folder I
need. How can I set up the program so the folder I need always appear as
the default when I open Explorer?

You can also just create a shortcut to that folder on the desktop. Open
Explorer, navigate to the folder, right click and hold on it, and drag it to
the desktop. When you release the mouse a menu will appear with options to
copy, move or create a shortcut. Choose create a shortcut. Now when you
double click that shortcut on the desktop it will open to that folder.

Another option is to add the folder to your favorites list.

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [JimD]s message :

I have several programs which require me to open a particular folder on
the hard drive, but when I open Explorer, the folder "My Documents"
always appears as the default, and I have to manually search for the
folder I need. How can I set up the program so the folder I need always
appear as the default when I open Explorer?

Right click the folder in Explorer and choose [Send To: Desktop(Create shortcut)]

 

[JimD]

Thanks to all. Good tips!

 

[JS]

Your Welcome.

JS

Thanks to all. Good tips!