How to Force Windows Explorer to Start in the Folder You Want
Right click on the Yellow folder icon; this will open up new options., In the Target field, type the path of the directory that you want to link to., Click on "OK." , To see the change, open the Windows Explorer icon.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Right click on the Yellow folder icon; this will open up new options.
Right click on "Windows Explorer" then click on "Properties". -
Step 2: In the Target field
In this example, we have set "D:\Movies" as the target directory.
The main directory is the "C:\" drive by default.
If you have an extra drive or partition, the drive letter is usually "D:\" onwards.
To make sure, view your intended target directory in the "Computer" folder. ,, Finished! Your pre-set directory will now open by default when you click on Windows Explorer! "D:\Movies" will now open as the default directory whenever the Windows Explorer icon is clicked. -
Step 3: type the path of the directory that you want to link to.
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Step 4: Click on "OK."
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Step 5: To see the change
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Step 6: open the Windows Explorer icon.
Detailed Guide
Right click on "Windows Explorer" then click on "Properties".
In this example, we have set "D:\Movies" as the target directory.
The main directory is the "C:\" drive by default.
If you have an extra drive or partition, the drive letter is usually "D:\" onwards.
To make sure, view your intended target directory in the "Computer" folder. ,, Finished! Your pre-set directory will now open by default when you click on Windows Explorer! "D:\Movies" will now open as the default directory whenever the Windows Explorer icon is clicked.
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