Windows Explorer viewing the root directory

[Guest]

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

 

[Sharon F]

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[David Candy]

As usual another wrong string. THERE IS NO /N.

 

[Guest]

Thanks but how did the /N get there?????
does it matter?
Catt

As usual another wrong string. THERE IS NO /N.

 

[Guest]

Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt

 

[David Candy]

It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}

 

[Guest]

So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt

It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt

 

[David Candy]

How many sub folders do you have.

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt

It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[David Candy]

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt

It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[Guest]

Hi, I have 168 folders under C:
Catt

How many sub folders do you have.

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt

It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[Guest]

I took out the "n" you spoke of and put the target in as such:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,c:\
It changed nothing, still no expansion of the c:Is it possible that the
"start" location has something to do with it? %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% ?
Catt

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt

It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[David Candy]

That's why. Max is about 100 so it responds to the user quickly.


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Hi, I have 168 folders under C:
Catt

How many sub folders do you have.

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt


It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[David Candy]

%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%
You should delete that line or wierd but very minor things can happen when starting programs.


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I took out the "n" you spoke of and put the target in as such:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,c:\
It changed nothing, still no expansion of the c:Is it possible that the
"start" location has something to do with it? %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% ?
Catt

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt


It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[Guest]

OK got that. I deleted that line and left it blank but still no change in the
viewing of the left hand viewing pane. What's wrong with the explorer command
line? Should I give up????
Catt

%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%
You should delete that line or wierd but very minor things can happen when starting programs.


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=================================================

I took out the "n" you spoke of and put the target in as such:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,c:\
It changed nothing, still no expansion of the c:Is it possible that the
"start" location has something to do with it? %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% ?
Catt

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt


It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[David Candy]

I answered you.

That's why. Max is about 100 so it responds to the user quickly.

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OK got that. I deleted that line and left it blank but still no change in the
viewing of the left hand viewing pane. What's wrong with the explorer command
line? Should I give up????
Catt

%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%
You should delete that line or wierd but very minor things can happen when starting programs.


--
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How to lose a war in Iraq
http://webdiary.com.au/cms/?q=node/1335#comment-48641
=================================================

I took out the "n" you spoke of and put the target in as such:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,c:\
It changed nothing, still no expansion of the c:Is it possible that the
"start" location has something to do with it? %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% ?
Catt

:

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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=================================================
So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt


It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[David Candy]

ie 100 folders

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That's why. Max is about 100 so it responds to the user quickly.

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OK got that. I deleted that line and left it blank but still no change in the
viewing of the left hand viewing pane. What's wrong with the explorer command
line? Should I give up????
Catt

%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%
You should delete that line or wierd but very minor things can happen when starting programs.


--
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How to lose a war in Iraq
http://webdiary.com.au/cms/?q=node/1335#comment-48641
=================================================

I took out the "n" you spoke of and put the target in as such:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,c:\
It changed nothing, still no expansion of the c:Is it possible that the
"start" location has something to do with it? %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% ?
Catt

:

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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How to lose a war in Iraq
http://webdiary.com.au/cms/?q=node/1335#comment-48641
=================================================
So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt


It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[Guest]

Sorry, missed the double posting.
Catt

ie 100 folders

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That's why. Max is about 100 so it responds to the user quickly.

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OK got that. I deleted that line and left it blank but still no change in the
viewing of the left hand viewing pane. What's wrong with the explorer command
line? Should I give up????
Catt

%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%
You should delete that line or wierd but very minor things can happen when starting programs.


--
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How to lose a war in Iraq
http://webdiary.com.au/cms/?q=node/1335#comment-48641
=================================================
I took out the "n" you spoke of and put the target in as such:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,c:\
It changed nothing, still no expansion of the c:Is it possible that the
"start" location has something to do with it? %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% ?
Catt

:

The correct syntax is
explorer /e,c:\

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How to lose a war in Iraq
http://webdiary.com.au/cms/?q=node/1335#comment-48641
=================================================
So if I want to start explorer with all drives expanded what do I change in
this?:
explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txt
because all I want is for all folders to be visible in the left pane when I
open WE.
Thanks
Catt


It won't make a difference, it is ignored. But you are releying on tips from people that don't understand what they read.


explorer [/n] [/e][,/root,object][[,/select],subobject]

None Explorer rooted at the Desktop
/n Opens a new window. This is valid in only folder view as Explorer view opens a new window always. In folder view it means open a new window EVEN if the folder is already opened in a window. If a folder isn't already opened then it will start a new window.
/e Explorer View (default if nothing else is on the command line.)
/root,object Starts Explorer with object the top item (normally Desktop is the top item). Eg: explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts Explorer with the C drive as the only drive available. This also forces Explorer into a new process.
/select,subobject Selects the specified subobject.

Replaceable parameters are %1 (one) which is the short or long file or folder name (depending on certain things) and %l (L) which is the long file name.

/IDLIST
This is an additional parameter that means a Windows internal structure is being passed. eg:

Explorer.exe /e,/idlist,%IThe %I is a replacable parameter representing an IDLIST.

Rooted Views
To open an explorer item that starts with a special folder as the top folder use the following syntax.

Where the special folder is a sub folder of the desktop

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is a sub folder of another special folder (usually, if not always My Computer)

explorer /e,root,::{CLSID of parent}/::{CLSID of special folder}
Where the special folder is part of the file system

explorer /e,root,path to folder
See Namespaces on the Icons Page for a list of CLSIDs for special folders.

Examples
Starts explorer with the Windows folder opened and selected.

explorer /e,/select,c:\windowsStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and command opened and selected.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\commandStarts explorer with Windows the top level folder and Tips.txt showing instead of the file listing.

explorer /e,/root,c:\windows,/select,c:\windows\tips.txtStarts explorer with My Computer the top level folder and all branches except for drives collapsed.

explorer /e,/root,::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}Starts explorer with C:\ the top level folder.

explorer /e,/root,c:\Starts the Dial Up Networking folder in folder view.

explorer.exe ::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}\::{992cffa0-f557-101a-88ec-00dd010ccc48}
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Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?
Catt
:

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:52:52 -0800, Catt wrote:

Hi,
Having a problem when I open Windows Explorer. When I open it I would like
C: to be fully open in the left folder window so I can choose the folder I
need and have it open in the right view pane when I double click. All of the
PC's that I have can do this except for one. The target path is the same as
all the other PC's. Can someone tell me why it won't work? Here is the
path....
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
Thanks
Catt

WAG: Folder Options> View - remove check from box next to "use simple
folder view"

 

[Sharon F]

Thanks but that doesn't work. I removed the check mark from
"display simple folders view in Explorer's folder list" and rebooted the pc.
Still no good. Should I remove that /N that David Candy was upset about?

Catt, try it the other way too.

Simple folder view enabled: automatically expands the selected drive.
Closes that folder when another is clicked.

Simple folder view disabled: requires a click to expand a selected object
but also allows you to have multiple branches of the tree expanded at one
time.

This is the shortcut that I use and it works here with simple view enabled:
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,c:

Aside: David knows more about Windows and programs than I (have read his
posts for years and still learn from him). Will leave it to him to explain
the info he is conveying to you.

 

[Guest]

Hi, Thanks and I tried it both ways, still no go. But according to David I
have more than 100 folders so therefore it shouldn't work anyway. Or should
windows just show 100 folders and some kind of icon to view the rest?
Catt

 

[David Candy]

What is your actual problem with it to you with it not showing. It shows on the rhs, open a folder on the RHS and you can on the left hand side from then on.