How to Change the Default Folder When You Run Windows Explorer from the Accessories Menu

This article describes how to change the default folder to drive C instead of My Documents when you run Microsoft Windows Explorer from the Accessories menu.

By default, when you click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer, Windows Explorer opens to My Documents. If you want Windows Explorer to open to drive C:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then right-click Windows Explorer.
2. Click Properties, and then type the following text in the Target box:
   c:\windows\explorer.exe /n,/e,c:\
3. Click OK.