Windows 7: how to change default location of Windows Explorer folder?

Double · 23 Dec 2012

I've tried to search this but I'm finding answers to everything else instead.

I want to change the default location of Windows Explorer after left-clicking the icon on my taskbar. I want to set it to the username (C:\Users\Tim) folder where my 'Downloads' folder and all those other folders are. Is this possible?

I've been accessing this username folder with pins, but I wish opening this folder was quicker. I don't use the 'Libraries' folder at all.

whs · 23 Dec 2012

You can change the default locations for the Documents, Pictures, etc. folders - but not for the whole user set. Go to the folder Properties > Location tab.

tman69 · 23 Dec 2012

you can't change the location of windows explorer--but--you can speed up folder loading time--here's one of many tips available:

Fix Slow Folders In Windows 7 -

Brink · 23 Dec 2012

Hello Double,

Sure, you could use the tutorial below using the path below to have the Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar open to that location instead.

%windir%\explorer.exe shell:Profile

Windows Explorer Taskbar Icon - Change Open To Target

Hope this helps,

Shawn

Double · 23 Dec 2012

thanks everyone for all the help, I appreciate it very much.

Brink, the link you suggested is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much.

Merry Christmas to all~!

Brink · 23 Dec 2012

You're most welcome Double. Glad we could help.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas as well.

Windows 7: how to change default location of Windows Explorer folder?

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