Changing default directory in file manager?

[DarrenDriven]

I searched on this one, but I am having a touch time getting the right search terms.

I open the WIndows 7 file manager by right-clicking on the start button and then choosing Open Windows Explorer. It always defaults to Libraries, but I would rather it defaulted to C:\

Is there a way to change this?

 

[ie9]

No, I don't think so. I recall another member wanting to accomplish the same thing if memory serves

 

[DarrenDriven]

Hm. That seems silly. I know that I can put a new shortcut on my taskbar that will open a specific folder, but I have enough crap in my taskbar already. Darn.

 

[ie9]

What you could do is change the folder icon in your taskbar to open to C:\

Close windows on that icon if there are any open > Hold down shift and then right click > select properties > change target to C:\

Or you could try using quick launch: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/888-quick-launch-enable-disable.html

 

[DarrenDriven]

Thanks guys, what I wanted was to have Windows Explorer open a default location when I started the program my usual way. Instead it looks like I will have to alter my habits and put another icon in my taskbar.

Thanks for the link to the quick launch stuff, I might go that direction.

 

[Cov]

Hi, I hope I don't misunderstand the question but here is how I changed the windows explorer standard folder:

Right click: windows explorer ► properties ► change target to:

%windir%\explorer.exe /n, /e, d:\

► ok

Everytime I start windows explorer the default folder is no longer Librarys but the root of my second hard drive = d:\

Was it that what you were looking for ?

 

[ie9]

He was actually looking for a way to change it when you right click on the start menu and then select 'Open Windows Explorer'

 

[Cov]

Oh, now I see.
When I right click on start, I can select either "Properties" or "open Windows Explorer".
Never knew that. Windows is still a miracle to me.

 

[ie9]

Lol, it would be a miracle to change the directory from that right click menu

 

[DarrenDriven]

That is what blows my mind. I changed it on Vista I think, or maybe it was before that on XP. It was just a simple registry key change. Grrrr...

 

[TheBeebster]

Perfect thats exactly what i was looking for. I was wondeirng if it was possible to change the target to to 'Computer' what used to be 'My Computer'.

Edit: Nvm I found it.

C:\Windows\explorer.exe ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}