W2K: a shortcut that launches Windows Explorer instead of just opening a folder. [windows explorer] [w2k]

Q: Is it possible?

Thanks! : D

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Re:I think it's the same from win95 on up. I don't have XP, so I can't test it out.

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Re:>>-create a shortcut to explorer.exe

>>-right-click properties

>>-change target to read "c:\winnt\explorer.exe" /e,/root,C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

what do I ned to do to do the same in Win XP?

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Re:Works like a charm!!!

Thanks guy..

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Re:-create a shortcut to explorer.exe

-right-click properties

-change target to read "c:\winnt\explorer.exe" /e,/root,C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

-see
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q130/5/10.asp for more info

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Re:I'd like it to automatically display the contents of a specific folder…

For instance – double-clicking the shortcut will launch WE for:

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

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