Windows Explorer Opens to Folder

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ArthurJ said:
Is there a way I can get Windows Explorer always to open to the same folder?
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I don't know but you can put the folder on your desktop as a short cut.

Alias
 
ArthurJ said:
Is there a way I can get Windows Explorer always to open to the same
folder?
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I have these notes to make Explorer always open to the C: drive:

Go to Programs>Accessories - right click on the Windows Explorer icon,
select Properties and type or copy/paste the following into the Target
box:

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

You can also create a Desktop icon for Windows Explorer with the same
command.

I suppose if you wanted Explorer to open to another folder you could
just make the last bit to the path like e,c:/path-to-desired-folder.
Since you're just playing with the Explorer shortcut properties, it
can't hurt anything to try.

Malke
 
Yes, you can.

With the select switch.

/select,
<object>
Opens a window view with the specified folder, file or program selected.

Example
Explorer /root, C:\Windows\Cursors
This command starts Windows Explorer at the C:\Windows\Cursors folder. This
example uses C:\Windows\Cursors as the "root" directory for Windows
Explorer.

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

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

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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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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