Set the Windows Explorer Startup Folder in Windows 10

Create shortcut "C:\Windows\explorer.exe ," and pin to taskbar.
You need a space and comma after explorer.exe.

 

Unfortunately that way the explorer starts with new icon in task bar .

 

You can just type "explorer ,".

 

Hmmm, there is a shortcut named "This PC" in "\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows System" folder.

If you would open it (computer.lnk) in notepad.exe, then you will see this command:

Code:

"%windir%\explorer.exe",-304

 

I use this method by making explorer.exe (found in c:\windows) a shortcut to desktop then right click on that icon and it will pop out a small menu. Click Properties. Copy/paste this in Target: C:\Windows\explorer.exe /e, c:\

For those who like to go straight to their second hdd or ssd, just change from /e, c:\ to /e, x:\. (x: means any letter where the secondary storage is)

Then just pin it to taskbar or use it on the desktop. Just my .02.

 

I'm usually using Win+E to open Explorer and that's where I need to set startup folder to drives/devices/network locations list.

I know how to make proper shortcuts...

 

Working!!!!

 

This all seems impossible without using 3rd party apps.

 

Total Commander with locked tabs for all my work folders .

 

Thanks but I'm always using OS features where it's possible. I don't like having a lot of programs installed.

 

Agreed in case the features are useful. File Explorer, Internet Explorer and notepad are complete crap compared to 3rd party . Working with batch files over 10 lines is PITA in notepad, one window and no tabs in File Explorer and Internet Explorer tends to fail too offen for my liking .

Only thing worth mentioning here is WMC for TV reception ... so far i couldn't find any comparable 3rd party .

 

Unpin any taskbar-pinned File Explorer shortcuts.

Inside %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar, create a new shortcut:

• Target: "%windir%\explorer.exe" ,-304 (thanks, moderate: ht*p://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/57289-Set-the-Windows-Explorer-Startup-Folder-in-Windows-10?p=958686&viewfull=1#post958686)
• Name: File Explorer (or whatever it may be when localised in your language)

If you're as anal-retentive as I am, feel free to modify the shortcut's property to set "Displays the files and folders on your computer." as its description.

Download Win7AppID, ht*ps://win7appid.googlecode.com/files/Win7AppId1.1.exe, and run (change paths as necessary) "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\Win7AppId1.1.exe" "%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\File Explorer.lnk" Microsoft.Windows.Explorer

Hold Ctrl+Shift, right-click the taskbar and hit Exit Explorer. Restart it again using Task Manager or the already-opened instance of the Command Prompt. After this, the new shortcut will open to This PC by default, the jump list will be functional and folders will remain displaying under the same icon.

I know it's third-party an' all, but AutoHotkey can be coerced into overriding the shortcut: h*tp://lifehacker.com/5300059/make-win%252Be-open-the-folder-of-your-choice

 

for tabs in Windows File Explorer you can use QTTabBar -> h**p://qttabbar.wikidot.com , its the best

it has many options and if you want new toolbars with custom stuff etc etc

 

I have no problems with the File Explorer but sure IE is replaced with Firefox and Notepad++ is used for advanced text editing...

 

Same issue with 9860.

 

I use Clover ht*p://ejie.me/ which not only defaults to "This PC" but also gives you Chrome-like tabs!

 

Navigate to the below path and delete the shortcut link "File Explorer.lnk"

C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools

Now, create a new shortcut link named "File Explorer" with the below details

Type the following command in the Target: field

Code:

C:\Windows\explorer.exe shell:::{20d04fe0-3aea-1069-a2d8-08002b30309d}

then for Start in: field enter C:\Windows


Then unpin the File Explorer shortcut from Taskbar and navigate to StartMenu->Programs->System Tools, right-click on File Explorer and choose pin to taskbar.

Now open the File Explorer shortcut from Taskbar and by default it opens with My Computer and not Home Folder

 

Thank You but it's not shortcut which I have problem with but default folder when you press Win+E.

 

This may be what you are looking for.

First backup this key just in case you want to revert to the old view:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolder\NameSpace\DelegateFolders]

Now add this:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolder\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{F5FB2C77-0E2F-4A16-A381-3E560C68BC83}]
@="Removable Drives"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolder\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
@="UsersLibraries"
"Removal Message"="@shell32.dll,-9047"

 

Now add some documents:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HomeFolder\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{DFFACDC5-679F-4156-8947-C5C76BC0B67F}]