How do i change the default dir when i open up windows explorer


  1. durangod
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    Windows 10
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    How do i change the default dir when i open up windows explorer


    My C: is for OS only
    My E: is for all my stuff

    I am tired of opening up explorer only to have to click serveral times to get to E:
    For example it says quick access or thispc. I want it to default to E: when i open up explorer

    Is it possible, and how do i do that?

    Thanks dave
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  3. philc43
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    64bit Win 10 Pro ver 21H2
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    Are you opening File explorer on the Taskbar? If so, by right clicking on the icon you will probably find the E:\folders (the ones you use the most) are listed and you can select them. This should save a few clicks.
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  4. RolandJS
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    You can also create a shortcut of explorer.exe replace the doohickey in there with: E:\ -- save the changes and test it to make sure. You can create any number of such "aimed" explorer shortcuts and store 'em in your utilities folder.
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  6. Ztruker
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    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
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    Open File Explorer. Right click on E: and drag to Desktop then release button. Select Create shortcuts here.

    That will place an icon on your Desktop that when clicked takes you directly to E:.
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  7. TairikuOkami
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    Windows 11 Home
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    Set Explorer to open in Quick access and pin to Quick access any folder you want, E drive included.

    File Explorer - Open to 'This PC' or 'Quick access' - Windows 10 Forums

    Pin, remove, and customize in Quick access - Windows Help -

    Optionally, you can use a third party explorer, which is way more customizable.

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