Windows Explorer default view

[Doug]

I've read where there is a way to change the default view
when you open Windows Explorer.

Currently, mine is the factory default with "Desktop/My
Computer/My Network Places/Recycle Bin/My Documents".

I'd like to change it to default to the breakdown of "My
Computer".

How do I do that?

 

[Overlord]

Don't recall where at the moment. I do know I edited the registry to
make mine come up differently.

You can right click on explorer.exe, select Properties, and the
shortcut tab has a field labeled "Start In". Perhaps that will give
you the option you want.

I've read where there is a way to change the default view
when you open Windows Explorer.

Currently, mine is the factory default with "Desktop/My
Computer/My Network Places/Recycle Bin/My Documents".

I'd like to change it to default to the breakdown of "My
Computer".

How do I do that?

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[Guest]

Kurt,

Actually, the procedure you gave is not correct. The
Properties/Start In box just tells the shortcut where to
begin looking for related files.

If you can remember where the Registry change is made, I'd
appreciate it.

Thanks,
Doug

-----Original Message-----
Don't recall where at the moment. I do know I edited the registry to
make mine come up differently.

You can right click on explorer.exe, select Properties, and the
shortcut tab has a field labeled "Start In". Perhaps that will give
you the option you want.

I've read where there is a way to change the default view
when you open Windows Explorer.

Currently, mine is the factory default with "Desktop/My
Computer/My Network Places/Recycle Bin/My Documents".

I'd like to change it to default to the breakdown of "My
Computer".

How do I do that?

~~~~~~
Bait for spammers:
root@localhost
postmaster@localhost
admin@localhost
abuse@localhost
postmaster@[127.0.0.1]
(e-mail address removed)
~~~~~~
Remove "spamless" to email me.
.

 

[Guest]

I just found a page
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;307856 that has the instructions on how to do this.
It's quite simple really.
Doug