How do I force Explorer.exe to open in C:\ drive when I trigger it on
my start menu?
TIA

"helmsman" <helmsman@worldnet.att.net/~helmsman> wrote in message
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> How do I force Explorer.exe to open in C:\ drive when I trigger it on
> my start menu?
> TIA


Right click on the shortcut you're using to launch Windows Explorer and select
Properties from the menu.
Click on the Shortcut tab.
Change the entry in the Target box to the following.

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, C:\

Here are some articles with more info on this subject.

How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...307856&sd=tech

HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=257518

Start Windows Explorer in the C drive
http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_ex...in_c_drive.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:08:54 -0400, "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com>
wrote:


>Start Windows Explorer in the C drive
>http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_ex...in_c_drive.htm
>
>Good luck
>
>Nepatsfan
>
Thank You :')

"helmsman" <helmsman@worldnet.att.net/~helmsman> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:08:54 -0400, "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Start Windows Explorer in the C drive
>>http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_ex...in_c_drive.htm
>>
>>Good luck
>>
>>Nepatsfan
>>
> Thank You :')


You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

This works when I access it through Programs/Accessories/Windows Explorer.
However, I can't seem to find where I can change it when I launch "Explore"
by right-clicking on the Start button.

Any help would be appreciated.



"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> "helmsman" <helmsman@worldnet.att.net/~helmsman> wrote in message
> news:5as89459pfh5nv9nsf2dbth0g2vp9p30fp@4ax.com...
> > How do I force Explorer.exe to open in C:\ drive when I trigger it on
> > my start menu?
> > TIA
>
>
> Right click on the shortcut you're using to launch Windows Explorer and select
> Properties from the menu.
> Click on the Shortcut tab.
> Change the entry in the Target box to the following.
>
> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, C:\
>
> Here are some articles with more info on this subject.
>
> How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...307856&sd=tech
>
> HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=257518
>
> Start Windows Explorer in the C drive
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_ex...in_c_drive.htm
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>

Your Start menu is made up by combining the contents of two folders. When you
right click on the Start button and select Explore you'll end up with Windows
Explorer opened to one of those folders, C:\Documents and
Settings\'YourAccount'\Start Menu. Select Explore All Users from the menu and
you'll end up with the other folder, C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu.

If you want to launch Windows Explorer with a particular folder displayed,
you'll have to create a shortcut somewhere such as your Desktop. You can then
drag that shortcut to wherever you want. You can drag it to your Start menu,
Quick Launch toolbar, or pin it to your Start menu.

If you're looking for additional help, post back with info on where you want
Windows Explorer to open and where you want to place the shortcut.

Nepatsfan


"MossieMaC" <MossieMaC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:411E2629-8952-45BD-A8CF-14CF6133944D@microsoft.com...
> This works when I access it through Programs/Accessories/Windows Explorer.
> However, I can't seem to find where I can change it when I launch "Explore"
> by right-clicking on the Start button.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" wrote:
>
>> "helmsman" <helmsman@worldnet.att.net/~helmsman> wrote in message
>> news:5as89459pfh5nv9nsf2dbth0g2vp9p30fp@4ax.com...
>> > How do I force Explorer.exe to open in C:\ drive when I trigger it on
>> > my start menu?
>> > TIA
>>
>>
>> Right click on the shortcut you're using to launch Windows Explorer and
>> select
>> Properties from the menu.
>> Click on the Shortcut tab.
>> Change the entry in the Target box to the following.
>>
>> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, C:\
>>
>> Here are some articles with more info on this subject.
>>
>> How To Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...307856&sd=tech
>>
>> HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=257518
>>
>> Start Windows Explorer in the C drive
>> http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_ex...in_c_drive.htm
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>>