explorer.exe /switches

SantaHoe · 2003-03-26 23:27:24

I remember reading an article a few years ago about starting Windows Explorer in any folder of your choice by using a command line switch. Anyone know how to do this in XP? Because I'm sick of it starting in 'My Documents'. Keep in mind - I want the 'folders' view open, like when you run explorer.exe normally, not the…

26-03-2003 11:27PM

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SantaHoe

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I remember reading an article a few years ago about starting Windows Explorer in any folder of your choice by using a command line switch.
Anyone know how to do this in XP? Because I'm sick of it starting in 'My Documents'.
Keep in mind - I want the 'folders' view open, like when you run explorer.exe normally, not the shoddy 'My Computer' style view.
Any ideas?

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#2 26-03-2003 11:35PM

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Edit All folders to classic view?

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#3 26-03-2003 11:53PM
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C:\WINNT\explorer.exe /n, /e, c:\

is what i have mine to

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#4 27-03-2003 12:22AM

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Aaah yes, that's the puppy.
Thanks.

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#5 27-03-2003 12:28AM

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Glad to do something positive on boards for once.

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