HOW TO: Have Windows Explorer Default to the %SystemRoot% Drive When Started

By default, Windows Explorer starts in the My Documents folder. This article describes how to configure Windows Explorer to start with the %SystemRoot% drive as the default view.

Configuring Windows Explorer

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, right-click Windows Explorer, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Shortcut tab.
3. Add the following text behind the text in the Target box:
   /e,/root,
   The text in the Target box should then appear as:
   %systemroot%\explorer.exe /e,/root,
4. Click OK. When you start Windows Explorer, the root drive is the default view.

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