How to Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer

ID: Q221878

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SUMMARY

When you open Windows Explorer using the Windows Explorer shortcut on the Start menu, the My Documents folder is selected by default. This article describes how to change the default view to My Computer.


MORE INFORMATION

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, and then point to Accessories.


  2. Right-click Windows Explorer, and then click Properties.


  3. In the Target box, replace the current text with the following text:
    %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}


  4. Click OK.



To return Windows Explorer to the default setting, type the following text in the Target box:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /e,::{450D8FBA-AD25-11D0-98A8-0800361B1103}

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbui
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: December 29, 1999
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