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Windows Explorer Default View
Posted by Marcus on March 30th, 2006


Hi,

When I open Windows Exolorer it defaults to My Documents. How can I get it
to default to another folder (like the C drive) and maintain the folders and
detail view? I've tried setting "apply to all folders" but it just defaults
back to "My Documents."


Thanks,

Marc


Posted by Carey Frisch [MVP] on March 30th, 2006


HOW TO: Customize the Windows Explorer Views in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q307856

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"Marcus" wrote:

| Hi,
|
| When I open Windows Exolorer it defaults to My Documents. How can I get it
| to default to another folder (like the C drive) and maintain the folders and
| detail view? I've tried setting "apply to all folders" but it just defaults
| back to "My Documents."
|
|
| Thanks,
|
| Marc

Posted by Ken Blake, MVP on March 30th, 2006


Marcus wrote:


Change the Windows Explorer Default Startup Folder

http://support.microsoft.com/default...307856&sd=tech

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Posted by Marcus on March 30th, 2006


Hi,

Maybe you can help me figure this one out. The default view from programs /
accessories / windows explorer is "My Documents."
I can change it to the C Drive by rewriting the target. But I can't figure
out how to do that without losing the default folders view in the left pane.
Is there any way to default to the c drive (instead of my docs) AND MAINTAIN
THE FOLDERS VIEW in the left pane?
(You used to be able to do this in 98 by view / apply to all.)

Thanks,

Marc


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Posted by Marcus on March 30th, 2006


The default view from programs /
accessories / windows explorer is "My Documents."
I can change it to the C Drive by rewriting the target. But I can't figure
out how to do that without losing the default folders view in the left pane.
Is there any way to default to the c drive (instead of my docs) AND MAINTAIN
THE FOLDERS VIEW in the left pane?
(You used to be able to do this in 98 by view / apply to all.)

Thanks,

Marc

"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
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