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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
dan
 
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When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would like
to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer" opens.
Is it possible to set it up this way ?



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
Trax
 
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"dan" <someone@cox.net> wrote:

|>
|>When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would like
|>to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer" opens.
|>Is it possible to set it up this way ?

Right click on an Explorer icon/short-cut, Properties
In the target area put:
E:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
<Apply>


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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
Wesley Vogel
 
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Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer

Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
Replace the text in the Target box with:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Click Apply | Click OK

HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;221878

You can also place a shortcut to My Computer on your Desktop and avoid
everything listed above.

Right click the Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab |
Customize Desktop button | General tab |
Desktop icons | Select: My Computer | OK your way out

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In news:i2Euf.3765$ZA5.1699@fed1read05,
dan <someone@cox.net> hunted and pecked:
> When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would like
> to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer" opens.
> Is it possible to set it up this way ?


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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
dan
 
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Received error msg stating "the name specified in the target box is not
valid". Did a copy and paste so I had correct info ?
"Trax" <Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov> wrote in message
news:9n3mr1pobunm6i8mmst6hkm0m6sneve19i@4ax.com...
> "dan" <someone@cox.net> wrote:
>
> |>
> |>When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would
> like
> |>to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer"
> opens.
> |>Is it possible to set it up this way ?
>
> Right click on an Explorer icon/short-cut, Properties
> In the target area put:
> E:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
> <Apply>
>
>
> --
> http://blueballfixed.ytmnd.com/
>




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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
dan
 
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Thank you Wesley, that worked great !
"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:%23Fz2RJMEGHA.3004@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer
>
> Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
> Replace the text in the Target box with:
>
> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
>
> Click Apply | Click OK
>
> HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;221878
>
> You can also place a shortcut to My Computer on your Desktop and avoid
> everything listed above.
>
> Right click the Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab |
> Customize Desktop button | General tab |
> Desktop icons | Select: My Computer | OK your way out
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:i2Euf.3765$ZA5.1699@fed1read05,
> dan <someone@cox.net> hunted and pecked:
>> When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would
>> like
>> to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer"
>> opens.
>> Is it possible to set it up this way ?

>
>




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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
Wesley Vogel
 
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Try this one...

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Trax's target was for the E: drive.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:NkEuf.3766$ZA5.3017@fed1read05,
dan <someone@cox.net> hunted and pecked:
> Received error msg stating "the name specified in the target box is not
> valid". Did a copy and paste so I had correct info ?
> "Trax" <Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov> wrote in message
> news:9n3mr1pobunm6i8mmst6hkm0m6sneve19i@4ax.com...
>> "dan" <someone@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>>>
>>>> When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would
>>>> like to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my
>>>> computer" opens. Is it possible to set it up this way ?

>>
>> Right click on an Explorer icon/short-cut, Properties
>> In the target area put:
>> E:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
>> <Apply>
>>
>>
>> --
>> http://blueballfixed.ytmnd.com/

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:34 AM
Wesley Vogel
 
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Glad to hear it, Dan. Keep having fun. :-)

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:bmEuf.3767$ZA5.2769@fed1read05,
dan <someone@cox.net> hunted and pecked:
> Thank you Wesley, that worked great !
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23Fz2RJMEGHA.3004@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Windows Explorer Create a shortcut to My Computer
>>
>> Right click the Windows Explorer shortcut | Properties | Shortcut tab |
>> Replace the text in the Target box with:
>>
>> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
>>
>> Click Apply | Click OK
>>
>> HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;221878
>>
>> You can also place a shortcut to My Computer on your Desktop and avoid
>> everything listed above.
>>
>> Right click the Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab |
>> Customize Desktop button | General tab |
>> Desktop icons | Select: My Computer | OK your way out
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:i2Euf.3765$ZA5.1699@fed1read05,
>> dan <someone@cox.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> When I open windows explorer the my documents section opens. I would
>>> like
>>> to set it up so that "my documents" remain closed and "my computer"
>>> opens.
>>> Is it possible to set it up this way ?

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:35 AM
Trax
 
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"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote:

|>Try this one...
|>
|>%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
|>
|>Trax's target was for the E: drive.

Sorry bout that...

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:35 AM
Wesley Vogel
 
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Default Re: Windows Explorer

That's why I like to use %windir%, %systemroot%, %homepath%, or
%allusersprofile% then it doesn't matter what the drive is. ;-)

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:umgmr1hkgplh41g846uorjn97d5ofkps6o@4ax.com,
Trax <Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov> hunted and pecked:
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>> Try this one...
>>>
>>> %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
>>>
>>> Trax's target was for the E: drive.

>
> Sorry bout that...
>
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> http://blueballfixed.ytmnd.com/


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