Windows Explorer Settings

[Guest]

I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT system.....

Cheers,
Steve.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents
folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT
system.....

Cheers,
Steve.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply.

That has answered my question (I have had to create a shortcut). But how do
I get My Computer to be the default Folder?

Cheers,
Steve.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Thanks for the reply.

That has answered my question (I have had to create a shortcut). But how
do I get My Computer to be the default Folder?

Cheers,
Steve.

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents
folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT
system.....

Cheers,
Steve.

 

[Guest]

That does it!

Thanks to all for your help.

Steve.

Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Thanks for the reply.

That has answered my question (I have had to create a shortcut). But how
do I get My Computer to be the default Folder?

Cheers,
Steve.

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I have a small niggle with Explorer. When it opens, the My Documents
folder
is selected and expanded. Is there anyway to have explorer open with My
Computer selected?

I cant quite remember, but am sure this didnt happen on our old NT
system.....

Cheers,
Steve.

 

[Erasmus]

The fixes here apply only to the shortcuts to Explorer. Is there a
registry setting that can modify explorer.exe's default location? When
I click Start>Run, and then enter explorer (My usual way, since I
really hate navigating the start menu for items I use all the time), it
opens to My Documents. If there is a registry setting to change this,
I would be very greatful if someone would add it to this thread.

Thanks!

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Start | Run | Type: explorer.scf | Hit Enter.

Start | Run | Type: explorer /e,c: | Hit Enter.

Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853

HOW TO: Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307856

HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=221878

How to open folder in single pane when using the "Winkey + E" combination
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winkeye.htm

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[MBR]

Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |

OK. I'm with you up to this point.

Replace the text in the Target box with:

The text in the Target box is grayed out and cannot be edited. Is there
a setting somewhere that will allow me to edit this?


Mark

 

[Wesley Vogel]

What shortcut, where is it located?

What is the text in the Target box that's grayed out?

Create a new shortcut...
Right click Desktop | Point to New | Click Shortcut |
Paste the following line in the Location box:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click the Next button | Rename it if you so desire | Drag the shortcut
wherever you want it

You can Rename the shortcut at any time:
Right click shortcut | Properties | General tab |
Change the text in the box

Or just right click the shortcut and select Rename.

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[Guest]

I noticed this, but it was the desktop 'shortcut' which is created by
installing IE. Try creating a new shortcut (to the desktop icon), then enter
the value in the target box.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Try using Windows Explorer shortcut NOT Internet Explorer.

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