My Documents Folder Displayed in Windows Explorer By Default (235356)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q235356

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:

    %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n,/e

  4. Click OK.
NOTE: To change the view back to the My Documents folder, remove the /N,/E parameters.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2003
Keywords:kbinfo kbui KB235356
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