HOW TO: Change Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer (221878)

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.

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Changing the Windows Explorer Default View to My Computer

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:

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