Article ID: 555522 - Last Review: November 17, 2005 - Revision: 1.0 Windows XP Launching Internet Explorer instead of Windows ExplorerSUMMARYWhen you are trying to launch Windows Explorer using Win key + E or from the Accessories, you may get Internet Explorer instead of Windows Explorer. CAUSEThis issue is due to the incorrect path given in the program shortcut. RESOLUTIONTo resolve this issue, perform the following: 1. Click Start, All Programs. 2. Click Accessories. 3. Right-click Windows Explorer, Properties. 4. Change the target to: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe If Internet Explorer is launched, the target will be: explorer.exe /n,/e,::{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D} NOTE: If you want Internet Explorer to be launched, you can change the existing target value with the above. MORE INFORMATIONHowever, the following target keys can be used here: To display "My computer" use the following path: explorer.exe /n,/e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} To display the Root: explorer.exe /n,/e,/root,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} APPLIES TO
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