Default directory for Windows Key + E

[Peter]

Now here's tough one for you all...

Is it possible to change the default directory for the "Window Key + E"
combination.

Now it always shows 'My Computer', but I want to change it to "My Documents"

I'm pretty sure that it's possible to change this, but I haven't figured out
how (yet).

Thanks

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Now here's tough one for you all...

Is it possible to change the default directory for the "Window Key +
E" combination.

Now it always shows 'My Computer', but I want to change it to "My
Documents"

I'm pretty sure that it's possible to change this, but I haven't
figured out how (yet).

Thanks

I could be wrong, but I believe the Winkey + functions are hardwired in
the keyboard and cannot be changed.

You can use the shortcut to Windows Explorer to accomplish this using a
different shortcut key combination. Right click that shortcut and select
Properties. In the Target Line, enter:

%systemroot%\\explorer.exe /e, C:\documents and Settings\<user name>\My
Documents

This will open Windows Explorer in that folder with the Folders Bar in
place.

If you only want the folder with no Folders Bar, enter this:

%systemroot%\\explorer.exe /e, My Documents

You can then specify a shortcut key in the Shortcut Key Line.

If you want to program the Winkey for this shortcut, there is a free utility
available from Copernic at this URL:

Winkey:
http://www.copernic.com/winkey


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