Windows Explorer shortcut to root drive with folders view
Learn step-by-step how to create a Windows Explorer shortcut on your task bar that opens directly to the root drive.
Here is how to, step-by-step, create a Windows Explorer shortcut on your task bar that opens direclty to the root...
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drive with a folders view.
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Click on 'Start', select 'Programs', select 'Accessories.'
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Right click and hold on to 'Windows Explorer.'
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Drag it down to the right of the 'Start' button.
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Let go of the Right Click and select 'Create a Shortcut(s) Here.' You will now have a Windows Explorer icon in the Start tool bar tray.
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Right click on the the Windows Explorer icon and select 'Properties.'
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In the Properties windows at the end of the Target field, add a "/e" without the quotes. It should look like this: %systemroot%explorer.exe /e.
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Click 'OK' on the Properties window.
- Now click on the Windows Explorer icon.
You will now be brought to the system root drive (c:) with the folders view.