how to change default location of Windows Explorer folder?


  1. Double
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    how to change default location of Windows Explorer folder?


    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.
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  3. whs
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    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.
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  4. tman69
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    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 -
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  6. Brink
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    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, :)
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  7. Double
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    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~!
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  8. Brink
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    You're most welcome Double. Glad we could help.

    We hope you have a Merry Christmas as well. :)
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