Opening Windows Explorer To C:\ Using The Windows Hotkey

[xmf]

I've set the Windows Explorer shortcut found in the start menu to open into C:\, however, when I open Windows Explorer using the hotkey combination Windows Key + E it opens into My Computer. How can I change this behavior to mimic that of the Start Menu shortcut?

I realize that a hotkey can be assigned to the start menu shortcut, however, I would like to use the Windows Key + E hotkey.

Big Thanks

Edited July 16, 2010 by xmf

[Luxman]

Do you have a Windows Explorer shortcut in the taskbar? I only have 2 shortcuts (start menu/all programs and taskbar) that have the same Target code, and the WindowsKey + E opens in the code I've set.

[xmf]

Do you have a Windows Explorer shortcut in the taskbar? I only have 2 shortcuts (start menu/all programs and taskbar) that have the same Target code, and the WindowsKey + E opens in the code I've set.

No I don't have any taskbar shortcuts (I like all the taskbar real estate I can get).

[Ajax2001]

I've never shared this secret before,

Modify the following registry key as shown below...

This will always open to the desired location by using Win+E key

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\explore\ddeexec

Then modify the (Default) string replacing %l and %I with the path you want to open.

Example:

Change...

[ExploreFolder("%l", %I, %S)]

To...

[ExploreFolder("C:\", C:\, %S)]

to explore your C:\ drive.

ajax2001

Edited July 20, 2010 by Ajax2001

[jaclaz]

I've never shared this secret before, you won't find it anywhere else on the web.

It seems like it has leaked before in 2004 :

http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/registry2/windows-explorer-default-drive.aspx

I guess that changing the drive letter from C: to S: was made in order to avoid problems with copyright and what not.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/content/content/43043/Listing_01.txt

jaclaz

[xmf]

Good one Ajax2001 - thanks

Edited July 21, 2010 by xmf

[Ajax2001]

Ha !

Edited July 20, 2010 by Ajax2001