When Explorer starts, I would like it to go to a specific folder

CR

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Jun 12, 2002, 7:56:29 AM6/12/02

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When I press WinKey+E, explorer opens up at My Computer. Is there a way I
can get it to always open at a specific chosen folder?

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HlpDsk

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Jun 12, 2002, 8:10:22 AM6/12/02

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Right click on the Windows Explorer Shortcut and in the "target" box enter:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, C:\Windows

this will open WinExplorer in the C:\Windows folder in a 2 pane view
....Edit the C:\Windows to your liking...

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CR

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Jun 12, 2002, 8:58:49 AM6/12/02

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> Right click on the Windows Explorer Shortcut and in
> the "target" box enter:
> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e, C:\Windows

I don't have an Explorer shortcut (nor want to make one) as I use WinKey+E
to get to Explorer. Can it still be done?

Arthur

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Jun 14, 2002, 6:49:55 PM6/14/02

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start...programs...accessories...explorer....then right click....then click
properties

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Arthur

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Jun 14, 2002, 7:15:24 PM6/14/02

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start...programs...accessories...explorer....then right click....then click
properties

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Goloco

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Aug 17, 2002, 10:42:42 PM8/17/02

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I was wondering if there is a way to set up that same WinKey+E link as a
shortcut on my shortcut bar or desktop?

Thanks

Goloco

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Kelly

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Aug 18, 2002, 12:32:15 AM8/18/02

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Hi Goloco,

Just change the target line in Windows Explorer. Right click the Windows
Explorer shortcut and go to Properties. Paste this into the target line:

%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /e,

Note: You can move Windows Explorer to be placed under Internet and Email
on the Start Menu by dragging it there.

Or as you asked, create a shortcut and placing it on your desktop or Quick
Launch bar by right clicking the Windows Explorer shortcut choose Send
To/Desktop (Create Shortcut).

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ิฟิ Morris

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Aug 19, 2002, 9:55:24 PM8/19/02

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Hi CR,

This is what I had to do to get it to work for me. Also you can change almost
every WinKey Value to what you want. Here is how I did it:

*** FIRST**** Back up your registry and create a restore point!

1. Download and install this great program; Winkey 2.08 at
http://www.copernic.com/winkey/ And allow the program to start at Windows
Start-up.

2. Use Tweak UI to disable WinKeys, that is, un-tick the value under the
Explorer section that reads: Enable Windows+X hotkeys then apply the setting.

3. Open regedit and go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Copernic Technologies\WinKey\Shortcuts
Look for key number 69 and place this value as its default:
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe|/e,/n,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}||0|
If you do not see key 69, create it by creating a new key, with a string value.

NOTE: The example I used opens Explorer to My Computer when you use Windows key
+ E.
If you want a specific target, say C:\Windows use a string like this one
instead:
C:\Windows\Explorer.exe /e, C:\Windows||0|
In Addition, this procedure changes other Windows Key values to inactive. So if
there is one you would like to keep, like WinKey + Pause-break, let me know, and
I will inform you on that one as well.

4. Reboot for changes to take effect.

-Morris

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