Windows explorer default directory is startup

My understanding is that the default opening directory in Vista should be my
Documents folder, but mine goes to C:\Users\(user
name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

How do I change this to open to a different directory?

Hi. This article explains how to do just that.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/71...t-opening.html

Mike D

"Tom" wrote:

> My understanding is that the default opening directory in Vista should be my
> Documents folder, but mine goes to C:\Users\(user
> name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
>
> How do I change this to open to a different directory?

Tom

Right click the shortcut to Windows Explorer and select Properties/Shortcut
Tab.

In the Target: box, enter the path where you want it to open.

In your case, you would enter:

C:\Users\your name\Documents


--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User


"Tom" <> wrote in message
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> My understanding is that the default opening directory in Vista should be
> my
> Documents folder, but mine goes to C:\Users\(user
> name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
>
> How do I change this to open to a different directory?

Thank you for this reference to this excellent on point article. I guess my
problem was because I usually open explorer by right clicking on the startup
button. Force of habit. Is there anyway of changing the target given that I
open it in this manner?

Thank you again for the response.

Tom

"Mike Douglas" wrote:

> Hi. This article explains how to do just that.
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/71...t-opening.html
>
> Mike D
>
> "Tom" wrote:
>
> > My understanding is that the default opening directory in Vista should be my
> > Documents folder, but mine goes to C:\Users\(user
> > name)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
> >
> > How do I change this to open to a different directory?