How can I get Windows Explorer to default to open on a directory of my choosing?

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My windows explorer keeps disappearing everytime from the taskbar. Can anyone help?

That would happen if IE is closed. Is IE still running when this happens?

As an addition to the default directory, I like to add the /e, in the following:
"%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,d:\directory

This allows all of the directories above the target to be seen.

Yes, but now when I open Explorer, I fail to see the Folders in the left pane. I have to click "View", scroll down to "Explorer Bar" and choose "Folders".
How can I fix it to show the folders every time?
BTW, I'm using Win XP Professionall

Try this:

explorer.exe /e,foldername

The /e switch says "explore" which means display the folder pane.

I have a shortcut (folder) that has alot of items in it. I can't get the shortcut to open and use any of the items in the shortcut. What can I do?

Thanks
Tom

Leo: Good tip. Thanks a million!

I followed Leo's advice and it worked fine, except for two things:
1. The window opened up in a 'non-folders' mode, so I had to press the folders button to have open as a normal folders-style window.
2. When I tried to open a second explorer window it just refused!

Leo's extra advice worked fine!! Thanks Leo!
As an addition to the default directory, I like to add the /e, in the following:
"%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,d:\directory

Cheers in part this opens it to any of the drives. I want mine to open to my computer instead is this posable?

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