How to change Windows Explorer default startup folder?
Gili | Apr 23, 2007 | Comments 5
By default,when we start Windows Explorer (from the Programs || Accessories path), it opens showing the My Documents folder. What if we would like it to open at C:\ instead ?
- Click Start || Programs || Accessories
- Right–click Windows Explorer, and click Properties
- Modify the Target field to read %SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /root, C:\
- Click OK
[tags] Windows, Windows Explorer [/tags]
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That is a really good Windows tip…. this site is full of them!
Nice idea on the change of target, but it doesn’t work. My
explore folder always opens up in the start menu for VISTA