Windows Explorer Default Directory

[Shawn Moonan]

My Windows Explorer always open in My Documents.

Is it possible to change the directory that Windows Explorer opens up in?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Shawn,

Change the Windows explorer shortcut properties parameter to "explorer /e, c:" [opens C:\ drive\
Or, type the above in RUN box.

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

Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=314853

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

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[purplehaz]

Yes . Just create a new shortcut and point it to herethis will open at the
c:\ root, but you can put any path to any folder you want)
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,C:\