How to open Explorer.exe with the "Folder" on the left ?

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Polaris

Hi:

When I run the explorer.exe, I would like it to start with the Folder panel
(the directory list) on the left. Is there a way to do that ?

Thanks in Advance !
Polaris
 
This will create a shortcut to C: with the Folders Pane showing.
Right click the Desktop | New | Shortcut |
Type or copy and paste this in the box:

%windir%\EXPLORER.EXE /e,c:

Click Next | Click Finish

Or change the Target of your existing shortcut to
%windir%\EXPLORER.EXE /e,c:
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Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;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/default.aspx?scid=257518

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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You can also assign a shortcut key to that shortcut.

Right click the shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
[[With the cursor in the Shortcut key box, select the keyboard key you
want to use in combination with CTRL+ALT. Shortcut keys automatically start
with CTRL+ALT. The Shortcut key box will display None until you select the
key and then the box will display Ctrl+Alt+the key you selected. You cannot
use the ESC, ENTER, TAB, SPACEBAR, PRINT SCREEN, SHIFT, or BACKSPACE keys.

Note
Once you assign a shortcut key combination for a specific program, you will
not be able to use that key combination with other programs.]]

I use Ctrl + Alt + E.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
 
Make a short cut to:
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe

or go to

Start>Programs>Accessories>Windows Explorer
 
In Polaris <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
explorer.exe /e works fine.

Thanks guys!
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Just in case you get REALLY bored and want to learn more on the available
switches?

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

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