Can't change default folder

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Robt

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I am unable to change the default folder when I open Windows Explorer. I have tried changing the registry setting and cleaning the registry but it still won't default to open at c: as I would like. What else can I try to fix this?

Thanks.

Rob't
 

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http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/71306-windows-explorer-default-opening.html

In Start > All Programs > Accessories right-click on Windows Explorer and drag it to your desktop (Copy Here).

Right click on the Icon, click Properties, and in Shortcut tab, add C:\ after explorer.exe in the Target box ( space C:\).

You can then copy/move this to your Quick Launch Taskbar or, for that matter, you can change the original entry in Start > Accessories the same way.

You can also create multiple versions to start in any folder you want.

Ed
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5B-E
    Memory
    3006 MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 512MB
    Sound Card
    Motherboard - SoundMax
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VX2235wm / Dell 17" Generic PnP Anolog
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 x 4294967296 colors / 1024 x 768
    Hard Drives
    3 x ST3250620AS 250GB SATA IDE
    1 x WDC WD1200JD-00GBB0 120 GB SATA IDE
    PSU
    Enerrmax 535W All-in-one SLI 20/24+6+
    Case
    Antec Sonata
    Cooling
    Antec 12cm SmartCool
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX710
    Mouse
    Logitech MX100 Laser
    Internet Speed
    Bell Canada DSL 12MBps (supposedly)
    Other Info
    2 x HP Pavilion 9700v Laptops
Thanks for the help from just down the 401. I have no just noticed however that now when I click on a folder in Windows Explorer, it makes a clicking sound each time. Why would that be, and more to the point, how do I turn that off?

Thanks.

Rob't
 

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Have a look at Control Panel > Sound. Click on Sounds tab and look for Select in the Scroll box under Windows. That's probably where it's coming from. You can change it to None or anything else you want there by clicking on it, then selecting your choice in the Sounds box, and Apply.

Ed
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown Desktop
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5B-E
    Memory
    3006 MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 512MB
    Sound Card
    Motherboard - SoundMax
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VX2235wm / Dell 17" Generic PnP Anolog
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 x 4294967296 colors / 1024 x 768
    Hard Drives
    3 x ST3250620AS 250GB SATA IDE
    1 x WDC WD1200JD-00GBB0 120 GB SATA IDE
    PSU
    Enerrmax 535W All-in-one SLI 20/24+6+
    Case
    Antec Sonata
    Cooling
    Antec 12cm SmartCool
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX710
    Mouse
    Logitech MX100 Laser
    Internet Speed
    Bell Canada DSL 12MBps (supposedly)
    Other Info
    2 x HP Pavilion 9700v Laptops
It was under "start navigation" instead of select, but I wouldn't have found that without your help. Thanks very much!
 

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