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by ej honda

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I'd like to customize Windows Explorer's behavior so that when I open Explorer (via the icon or a right click on Start button and choosing 'Explore'), it does NOT expand the C:\ drive by default, it would simply have 'My Computer' expanded by default.

I'm assuming this is a registry change of some sort - my searches dredged up Explorer changes, but none similar to what I'm trying to do.

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by dklippert

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer 221878

http://tinyurl.com/4imn

"Changing the Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to Accessories.
Right-click Windows Explorer, and then click Properties.
In the Target box, replace the current text with the following text:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click OK.

To return Windows Explorer to the default setting, type the following text in the Target box:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}"

by dklippert

Talk about Deja Vu after the fact!
This from the TechRepublic Windows XP newsletter:

"Windows XP is simple to use, but some tasks require several clicks of the mouse. Fortunately, there are several keyboard shortcuts that decrease the amount of time it takes to complete certain tasks. These include:

[WIN]E starts Windows Explorer with My Computer expanded.
[WIN]L logs you out (domain) or displays the Welcome Screen (workgroup).
[WIN]R displays the Run dialog box.
[WIN]D shows the desktop.
[WIN]M minimizes all windows.
[Ctrl][Shift][Esc] runs Windows Task Manager.
[WIN][Break] runs System Properties dialog box.
[Ctrl][Tab] switches to the next tab on a dialog box.
[Ctrl][Shift][Tab] switches to the previous tab on a dialog box.
[Backspace] goes to the previous page/folder or previous Web site in Internet Explorer.

Note: [WIN] is the Windows logo key. "

by ej honda

My apologies to DKlippert. You provided the answer to the first half of my question. If only I could figure out how to give you 50 pts! I'm a newbie on this forum, and I must say it is far from intuitive. I have no idea how your first post shows as 'rejected' - I didn't make that determination to the best of my knowledge. Thanks for your help!

by dklippert

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by ej honda

Hmm, I appreciate the attempt to help, but I've already read that stuff and it doesn't totally address my questions. But, I'll give you the points for trying.

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