How to change default folder in Windows Explorer?


  1. Golden
    Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
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    How to change default folder in Windows Explorer?


    Hi,

    When I open Windows Explorer, it always defaults to Libraries. I would like to customise Explorer so that it always defaults to Computer.

    Can someone offer me a tip to how I can do that, assumming it can be done? A registry edit possibly?

    Regards,
    Golden
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  3. fireberd
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    Windows 10 64 bit
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    I have a desktop shortcut to Windows Explorer with the following in the "Target" (Right click on the icon then Left click Properties). This always opens to the "C" drive (If you have some other drive letter for the boot/Windows then substitue that letter for C). I've used this since Win XP days to go directly to the drive.

    C:\Windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,C:\
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  4. Imperfect1
    Posts : 2,578
    Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
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    Here's some help: Windows Explorer Taskbar Icon - Change ‘Open To’ Target
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  6. Golden
    Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
    Thread Starter
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    Perfect imperfect. Thanks. That did it.

    Thanks for your suggestion Fireberd. If I ever use shortcuts I'll know how to do it.

    Regards,
    Golden
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