keeping the "folders" view open in windows explorer

i have a folder i made a shortcut to
c:\-russ-

i have the shortcut in my task bar.. and when i click it - it never has the folders window active - even if i edit my views

-tools
-options
-view
--like current folder

the "folder" window is always closed when i go back and use the short cut - but the "start in" folder is correct.

help please.
thanks
dangeruss

 

dangeruss--Try View|Explorer Bar|click Folders. that should put a check next to Folders and give you the Folders panel.

 

Change the properties of the shortcut. For the target:
explorer.scf C:\-russ-

 

thanks guys - but for whatever reason.. this line worked in the "target" box...

C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,c:\-russ-

i have no idea what the /n or /e mean - but i've seen it before and gave it a shot.

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Whatever gets you to the destination, right?

Those switches for explorer explained here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;130510