Can I get Explorer to open with a particular folder?

[Ted Curtin]

Is it possible to set up Windows Explorer so that it opens showing the
contents of my D drive (or any other folder) rather than the C drive?
Thanks for the help!

 

[Nepatsfan]

Is it possible to set up Windows Explorer so that it opens showing the
contents of my D drive (or any other folder) rather than the C drive?
Thanks for the help!

Right click the shortcut you're using to launch Windows Explorer.
Select Properties from the menu.
Click on the Shortcut tab.
Entering the following in the Target box.

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

Click OK.
Open Windows Explorer to see if that's what you're looking for.

Here are some articles with more info.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307856&sd=tech

http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_explorer_in_c_drive.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Galen]

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Is it possible to set up Windows Explorer so that it opens showing the
contents of my D drive (or any other folder) rather than the C drive?
Thanks for the help!

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

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Galen (Not Current MS-MVP)

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