explorer opens to start menu

I have a question maybe someone knows. I use explorer to search and move files...don't like the my computer file manager. When I open Explorer it opens in the start menu folder...How stupid is that! I'm trying to figure out how to get explorer to open to the c: drive or d: drive and not expand the file listings.

 

I've got some info on my clipboard from the days gone by - It has all that you ever need to know about customizing the Windows Explorer Shortcut:

Create a new shortcut on your Desktop.

Then type or paste the following line into the target/command line:

For Win95 and NT:
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,/root,,/select,C:\

For Win98 (select and open not available)
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,/root,c:\


When you use this shortcut to access Windows Explorer, it will open up with all tree branches collapsed. You can even drag and drop this shortcut on the START button and have access to it when the Desktop may be obscured.

You may change the word "select" to "open" and it will start with the drive opened.

You may also change the drive specified after the "select" or "open" command and have it select or open any drive you choose. In addition, you can add further path information to include a directory or further subdirectories.

You can create any number of these shortcuts, even change their icons, and have a way to quickly access your favorite files, with a single click.

Example= %windir%\EXPLORER.EXE /n,/e,/root,f:\backup will open the Explorer screen to an opened Backup folder on the F: drive.

Here's some further explanation of the switches and their usage:

:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE {/n},{/e},{options},{folder}

/n, - Opens a new single pane Explorer window
/e, "“ Opens a 2 pane view of the selected folder
options- lets you choose between /root and /select
/root, "“ Used with folder. Chooses the designated folder as the starting point(root) of the folder tree. (Ordinarily, \DESKTOP is the root)
/select, "“ Highlights the designated folder and displays the contents of the parent folder in the right pane.
folder "“ designates the folder path

Note that there is a space between EXPLORER.EXE and {/n}, but no spaces elsewhere.
Each comma belongs to the preceeding element. Curly braces mean an item is optional- for example, you can include /n, and omit the the others. Spend a little time and experiment and you will understand how the parameters work. The following are some examples:

To present a SINGLE PANE view of C:\WINDOWS, use this command (don’t forget the mentioned space):

C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /n, C:\WINDOWS (for Win98)

C:\WINNT\EXPLORER.EXE /n, C:\WINNT (for Win2k)

To present a DUAL PANE view with an open, highlighted \WINDOWS folder as the top folder in the left pane, use:

C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /e,C:\WINDOWS (for Win98)

OR

C:\WINNT\EXPLORER.EXE /e, C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\START MENU\PROGRAMS… (for Win2k)

To present a DUAL PANE VIEW WITH C: \WINDOWS, as the top folder in the left pane, use:

C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE /e,/root,C:\WINDOWS (for Win98)

C:\WINNT\EXPLORER.EXE /e, /root,C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS (for Win2K)

You can leave these shortcuts on the desk top however, this is not always a convenient place to access them. If you have WIN 98, I suggest you gather them in a folder.
(Right click on the DESKTOP, choose NEW FOLDER and rename it say… Explorer Views).
Drag your newly created shortcuts in the Explorer Views folder and then drag the Explorer Views folder to the TASK BAR next to the START button. Now you have a kind of "Quick Launch" Explorer view folder.

 

Just plain excellent - Thanks.

 

If you right-click the "Start" button then click 'Explore', it opens to the Start menu folder in your Documents and Settings folder. Try right-clicking MyComputer and then clicking Explore. This should get you your drive list.
Surferdude's 'shortcut' list will get you very specific results... nice list.

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