WINXP, Explore and C drive ALWAYS Open

[ritter197]

I am using Windows XP Pro and when I go to Explore, I always find the C
drive open with all programs displayed. I do not want that and wonder how I
can make the default of the C drive "collapsed" ?

I have a number of other drives and they all show in the "collapsed" stage,
the way I prefer.

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello,

You may want to view the following KB article:

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

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[Text Stephen]

Ritter,

Create a new shortcut pointing to this:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,

 

[Guest]

I've tried every combination in Article 307856 and nothing changes. Do I
have to restart the computer for these changes to take effect? If not, what
other suggestions are there? RIght now the Target shows %SystemRoot%
\Explorer.exe /e and the Start In shows %Homedrive%%Homepath%

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

No, you dont need to re-start the computer. Changes takes place next time you use the shortcut.

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[Guest]

As I stated in my original note I've tried every combination of "fixes" in
the subject KB article all with NO CHANGE in the display. Any further
thoughts on this issue?

 

[ritter197]

Great idea. The shortcut works fine. Thanks a lot.

Can it now be included in the start up?

 

[Text Stephen]

You can put the shortcut pretty much anywhere, including the "Startup"
folder, Desktop and the Start menu.