My Documents Folder Displayed in Windows Explorer By Default

ID: Q235356

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

SUMMARY

When you start Windows Explorer, the My Documents folder is displayed by default.


MORE INFORMATION

If you want to change the default view so that the default system drive (the drive where Windows 2000 is installed) is displayed, use the following steps:

  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, type the following text:


    4. %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e
  4. Click OK.


NOTE: To change the view back to the My Documents folder, remove the /N,/E parameters.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbui
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: December 30, 1999
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