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

Comment from Alex on 2009-08-25

2009-08-26T00:13:25Z

Hello!!
Windows 7(Vista) opens by default "Libraries folder" when Explorer starts.
PLEASE - How to change it for example to jump to c: instead of "Libraries folder" IN REGISTRY?
I want to use it so:
I will assign keyboard key to start Explorer.exe.
So I can use it in two ways:
1. if Explorer.exe hangs(I will kill it) and click X button to start it.
2. if Explorer.exe running - I will use that X button just to open Folder window.

Why I ask about registry changing? - Because "explorer.exe c:" - not works with p.1. (if explorer not running - it Not opens system Tray) but opens folders(Libraries) window.
and "explorer.exe" open system tray BUT not opens folder c:

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Comment from NAV on 2009-05-26

2009-05-27T05:38:05Z

How can i set a Default folder in Windows search?

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Comment from Bouaeland on 2009-02-20

2009-02-20T18:47:26Z

Thanks Leo. Your Windows XP and Vista tips are invaluable, and self explanatory. Your website is the ONLY web site I use for hints, tips and great ideas. Keep up the good, open source work!

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Comment from justme on 2009-01-19

2009-01-19T18:36:51Z

to open windows explorer on "My Computer", with the C drive highlighted in the right pane, you need:

C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\

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Comment from Mike on 2009-01-13

2009-01-14T07:25:21Z

The secret is "...Create a NEW shortcut".
I tried to use the existing one found under the "Start" menue, and it did not work. Now if you change the icon too, it would be really snazzy.

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Comment from CP on 2008-09-12

2008-09-12T08:43:01Z

HELLOW
i had problem with windows explorer . when i open the folder or partition drive it automatically close the windows. so how can i remove this problems.
thanks for your kind cooperation.

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Comment from Alex Campbell on 2008-09-07

2008-09-08T00:24:06Z

This site is awesome! Thanks Leo. This is the only site I've found that resolved this issue. A Guiness on me.

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Comment from Dusty on 2008-07-04

2008-07-04T08:23:06Z

i want to set my default in windows xp to open to My Computer..what is the line I have to add?

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Comment from Roger on 2008-06-11

2008-06-11T16:15:19Z

I did what you suggested, however it will not associate itself with internet explorer and won't open the page. This happens on a few web page icons I have on my desktop. The only one that opens is the actual internet explorer icon
Thanks

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Comment from jean crowley on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T21:55:49Z

dear leo-
still need help if you're out there... and if you want a latte....
i would like my 'windows explorer' to open as follows:
-two paned
-left pane: My Documents, expanded, and
My Computer, expanded & highlighted
right pane: drives displayed
all i've been able to manage is to have it open with My Computer expanded and the 'local disc (C)' highlighted in the left pane, and therefore all my 'C' folders are featured in the right pane.
puh-leeeeeezeee????? this is driving me crazy... an increasingly shorter trip.
jc
p.s. i did read the article and still can't get it to do what i want.

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Comment from jean crowley on 2008-02-05

2008-02-05T18:09:41Z

advice was great to open in 'c' drive-- the only online help i've found that worked.
still, i'm looking for how to get my explorer to open, two paned, with the 'my computer' highlighted in the left pane, drives hightlighted in the right pane, with only 'my documents' and 'my computer' expanded in the left pane (and not have "C" expanded in the left.
CAN YOU HELP ME?! (i did read article, finding the code to open in two panes helpful; still, i can't get computer to acknowledge "my computer" as a legit path).
pleaseeeeeeeee....?

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Comment from Rusty on 2008-01-29

2008-01-29T16:25:53Z

Is there a way to change the default folder that explorer goes to when you right click on Start and choose Explore?

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Comment from Hubert Taylor on 2007-12-06

2007-12-06T23:58:00Z

Thanks a million for the various tips on opening Windows Explorer to show a specific directory/drive on my Windows XP system.

"%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,d:\" worked perfectly for me.
Thanks

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Comment from Mac on 2007-05-30

2007-05-30T09:41:56Z

At last!
I've been trying to do this for ages!!!
Why doesn't Explorer give any command line help (explorer /?)?
Cheers, Mac

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Comment from Alan on 2006-12-07

2006-12-08T03:02:47Z

Try this:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\

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Comment from blair on 2006-11-15

2006-11-15T22:32:14Z

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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Comment from Richard Fisher on 2006-05-10

2006-05-10T07:19:35Z

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

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Comment from Richard Fisher on 2006-05-10

2006-05-10T07:16:56Z

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!

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Comment from YoHell on 2006-01-30

2006-01-30T21:14:26Z

Leo: Good tip. Thanks a million!

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Comment from Tom Hensley on 2005-12-29

2005-12-29T13:25:22Z

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

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-13

2005-08-13T16:02:46Z

Try this:

explorer.exe /e,foldername

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

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Comment from CT on 2005-08-13

2005-08-13T12:46:07Z

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

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Comment from Patrick Murphy on 2004-07-02

2004-07-02T18:48:16Z

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.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-06-28

2004-06-28T16:09:39Z

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

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Comment from Themba on 2004-06-27

2004-06-28T06:34:28Z

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

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