Explorer to open Computer not My Docs
in [Windows XP]
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From: Donald Anadell on 6 Jul 2010 12:34 "Richard" <rsully(a)dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message news:qOqdnRjJ_sVvoK7RnZ2dnUVZ8jednZ2d(a)pipex.net... > On 06/07/2010 14:53, Donald Anadell wrote: >> "Richard"<rsully(a)dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message >> news:p4Kdne4kdrwpq6_RnZ2dnUVZ8nidnZ2d(a)pipex.net... >>> On 05/07/2010 20:23, Donald Anadell wrote: >>>> "Richard"<rsully(a)dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message >>>> news:xJadnYnT9dGNsa_RnZ2dnUVZ8qednZ2d(a)pipex.net... >>>>> Hi, When I used to open Explorer I always got "My Computer" above "My >>>>> Docs" in the list, and "My Computer" was always the expanded one. Now >>>>> "My >>>>> Docs" has moved above "My Computer" and that is the expanded list. A >>>>> small >>>>> problem I know, but irritating as I always want to get somewhere in >>>>> "My >>>>> Computer" first without collapsing one then expanding the other ina >>>>> position I'm not used to. I believe is has something to do with >>>>> "%root% >>>>> type commands, but I cannot remember. Any help appreciated. >>>>> Richard. >>>> >>>> See: >>>> >>>> http://www.theeldergeek.com/start_explorer_in_c_drive.htm >>>> >>>> Good luck, >>>> >>>> Donald Anadell >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> Thank you Donald....That is very nearly exactly as I wanted it. The C >>> drive now opens expanded and not "My Docs" (Using the >>> "%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,/select,%systemroot%" configuration. If I >>> could now just move the "My Comp" folder(expanded) to above "My Docs" so >>> it is top of the tree.......!! Any ideas?? Thanks again. >> >> The easiest way would be to use the "TweakUI" power toy and change the >> "Desktop" setting for "First Icon" to My Computer instead of My >> Documents. >> Then when you open Windows Explorer, it will open with My Computer on top >> of >> the tree instead of My Documents. >> >> Good luck, >> >> Donald Anadell >> >> >>> Richard. >> >> > Brilliant!! Works perfectly! Thank you Donald. You're welcome Richard, glad you got it sorted out. Good luck, Donald Anadell |