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  • June 20, 2000 at 5:24 am #2073842

    adjusting explore to open a different fo

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    by rcouture · about 24 years, 10 months ago

    When I currentoy open explore the default folder that opens is C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu. Is there a way of changiing this default to another folder? I’d like it to default to C:\My documents. I was told that this could not be done.

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    • June 20, 2000 at 6:12 am #3785011

      adjusting explore to open a different fo

      by robert.f.collins · about 24 years, 10 months ago

      In reply to adjusting explore to open a different fo

      I believe that you can do this by modifying the properties of the windows explorer target. Use this line: C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,C:\MYDOCU~1
      above is the dos nameC:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,C:\My Documents
      or above, the 32 bit foldername.

      There may also be a default setting within the registry. Let me know if this works. If it does, inform the naysayers as well.

    • June 20, 2000 at 6:16 am #3785009

      adjusting explore to open a different fo

      by calves · about 24 years, 10 months ago

      In reply to adjusting explore to open a different fo

      On explorer, click on Tools, folder options, and click on restore defaults. The default folder should be My documents.

      Good Luck!

    • June 20, 2000 at 6:25 am #3785005

      adjusting explore to open a different fo

      by syscokid · about 24 years, 10 months ago

      In reply to adjusting explore to open a different fo

      Just a small correction. The correct syntax is:

      C:\windows\explorer.exe /n /e c:\my documents

      (no commas)

      /n opens explorer in a new window (if explorer is already open) and /e opens it in the familiar two-pane view.

    • June 20, 2000 at 6:29 am #3785004

      adjusting explore to open a different fo

      by syscokid · about 24 years, 10 months ago

      In reply to adjusting explore to open a different fo

      Calves’ answer wasn’t there when I posted. I’ve no doubt he’s right in what he’s saying (look at the top scorers!), but using the syntax you can ANY folder to be opened when explorer starts.

    • June 20, 2000 at 6:47 am #3784998

      adjusting explore to open a different fo

      by syscokid · about 24 years, 10 months ago

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      Alright, now I’m intrigued (and unless you accept one of my answers I’m going to get hit with THREE rejects-thanks Tech Republic! ).

      You say start menu is your default. I think that only happens when you right-click on the Start button and click explore. Using the syntax method, you can modify Explorer on the Start Menu or create your own desktop shortcut. But I don’t think either of the choices you’ve been given here will affect starting explorer from the Start button.

      If that’s chnageable at all, it’s got to be deep in the registry.

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