Change pinned Windows Explorer to open Computer


  1. Freckle
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven
       New #1

    7Tweaker - Change pinned windows explorer shortcut


    Hello everyone,

    I'm totally new to these forums but I wanted my pinned windows explorer shortcut on my taskbar to open Computer instead of Libraries.

    So I've figured it out and wrote a application for it.

    It will open anything you select from the list. (Thanks Brink for the list)

    Program is attached.

    It'd be nice to see some replies regarding this.

    P.S App is written in C# for those who wonder...

    W7ExplorerShortcut is the console application that only allows you to set it to open My Computer.
    7Tweaker is the GUI application that gives you a list of options.
    Change pinned Windows Explorer to open Computer Attached Files
    Last edited by Freckle; 12 Aug 2009 at 07:34.
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  3. Antman
    Posts : 4,573
       New #2

    Thank you very much, Freckle. Most everybody here is using a shortcut.

    %windir%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder
      My Computer
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  4. Airbot
    Posts : 18,404
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       New #3

    There is also a tutorial on how to do this here.

    Windows Explorer Taskbar Icon - Change Open To Target
      My Computer
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  6. Freckle
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven
    Thread Starter
       New #4

    I already expected there were tutorials out there on how to.
    But I think this app makes it quite easier for some of us.

    Either way I enjoyed making it and learning from it.
      My Computer
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  7. Antman
    Posts : 4,573
       New #5

    Freckle said:
    I already expected there were tutorials out there on how to.
    But I think this app makes it quite easier for some of us.

    Either way I enjoyed making it and learning from it.
    It is good to enjoy creating and learning. It is good to share.

    It is absolutely unwise to download or install a program from someone that you have never heard of. Especially if the link is labeled something like, "Trust me, this won't hurt at all".

    Welcome to SF. May your stay here be long and prosperous.
      My Computer
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  8. Freckle
    Posts : 4
    Windows Seven
    Thread Starter
       New #6

    Antman said:
    It is good to enjoy creating and learning. It is good to share.

    It is absolutely unwise to download or install a program from someone that you have never heard of. Especially if the link is labeled something like, "Trust me, this won't hurt at all".

    Welcome to SF. May your stay here be long and prosperous.
    Thank you.

    And yes I was also thinking about that, I got rid of it now.
      My Computer
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  10. Joshatdot
    Posts : 429
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       New #7

    Antman said:
    Thank you very much, Freckle. Most everybody here is using a shortcut.

    %windir%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder
    sweet! I've been wondering how to do this for weeks!
    Last edited by Joshatdot; 07 Nov 2009 at 06:31. Reason: cant +rep antman
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