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Change the Default Opening Folder in Windows Explorer

By default, Windows Explorer opens showing the My Documents folder. I may be the exception to the rule but I prefer to choose from all of the folders and drives, not just My Documents.

To change the default setting so that all top–level drives and folders are shown, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, then Accessories, then right–click Windows Explorer, and click Properties.

2. Under Target field, which reads %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe, add to make the line read %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\ (or replace C:\ with whatever folder you desire)

3. Click OK.

Note:  If you have already placed a Windows Explorer icon on your desktop, you will have to delete it and create a new icon.