Windows Explorer

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When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would like
to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer" opens.
Is it possible to set it up this way ?
 
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|>When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would like
|>to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer" opens.
|>Is it possible to set it up this way ?

Right click on an Explorer icon/short-cut, Properties
In the target area put:
E:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
<Apply>
 
Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878

You can also place a shortcut to My Computer on your Desktop and avoid
everything listed above.

Right click the Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab |
Customize Desktop button | General tab |
Desktop icons | Select: My Computer | OK your way out

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Received error msg stating "the name specified in the target box is not
valid". Did a copy and paste so I had correct info ?
 
Thank you Wesley, that worked great !
Wesley Vogel said:
Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;221878

You can also place a shortcut to My Computer on your Desktop and avoid
everything listed above.

Right click the Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab |
Customize Desktop button | General tab |
Desktop icons | Select: My Computer | OK your way out

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Click to expand...
 
Try this one...

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Trax's target was for the E: drive.

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Glad to hear it, Dan. Keep having fun. :-)

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|>Try this one...
|>
|>%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
|>
|>Trax's target was for the E: drive.

Sorry bout that...
 
That's why I like to use %windir%, %systemroot%, %homepath%, or
%allusersprofile% then it doesn't matter what the drive is. ;-)

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