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SAX
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:03 pm Post subject:
Explorer in xp opens in my docs |
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About win xp pro
anyone knows how to set explorer to open in c: instead of in my documents ?
maybe not a big issue , but I use explorer a lot and there is much clicking
wasted to change to c: all the time
I hope there is someone out there who knows what to do |
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Ramesh [MVP]
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject:
Re: Explorer in xp opens in my docs |
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Hi SAX,
By default, Windows Explorer always opens with My Documents. Customize it by changing the properties for the Windows Explorer icon and replace the Target field with:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, c:\yourfolder
1. Right click on the icon you use to launch Explorer and select Properties.
2. In the Target box, type (or replace the existing text with) the following:
%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /e, <PATH>
Where in place of <PATH> above you should enter the actual path to the directory you want open by default. For example C:\Windows, or C:\Documents and Settings, etc. The path also doesn't require quotes around it. To have My Computer listed as the default selection, type explorer.exe /e,
Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314853
Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257518
--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
"SAX" <SAX@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C0DDD2C5-0FB0-43E9-9DC2-FEB02544186B@microsoft.com...
About win xp pro
anyone knows how to set explorer to open in c: instead of in my documents ?
maybe not a big issue , but I use explorer a lot and there is much clicking
wasted to change to c: all the time
I hope there is someone out there who knows what to do |
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SAX
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Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:59 pm Post subject:
RE: Explorer in xp opens in my docs |
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Hi Ramesh , worked like a dream , thank's a lot and have a good xmas and new
year
"SAX" wrote:
| Quote: | About win xp pro
anyone knows how to set explorer to open in c: instead of in my documents ?
maybe not a big issue , but I use explorer a lot and there is much clicking
wasted to change to c: all the time
I hope there is someone out there who knows what to do
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Ramesh [MVP]
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Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:50 am Post subject:
Re: Explorer in xp opens in my docs |
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Most welcome, SAX.
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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
"SAX" <SAX@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:DA9F250D-8C7E-4EDD-AFC7-C392E003F566@microsoft.com...
Hi Ramesh , worked like a dream , thank's a lot and have a good xmas and new
year
"SAX" wrote:
| Quote: | About win xp pro
anyone knows how to set explorer to open in c: instead of in my documents ?
maybe not a big issue , but I use explorer a lot and there is much clicking
wasted to change to c: all the time
I hope there is someone out there who knows what to do
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