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Explorer Expands System Drive by Default

Article ID: 185490

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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SYMPTOMS

When Windows NT Explorer is started, it automatically expands the drive C (or System drive).

RESOLUTION

To start Explorer without expanding any drives, perform the following steps:

  1. Click start, and then click run.
  2. Type the following line and then press ENTER:

    %systemroot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use the following steps to modify the Windows NT Explorer shortcut on the Start Menu to open with no drives expanded:

  1. Right-click the taskbar, and then select Properties.
  2. Click the Start Menu Programs tab, and then click Advanced.
  3. In the right pane, double-click Programs.
  4. Right-click Windows NT Explorer, click Properties, and then click the Shortcut tab.
  5. For target, type the following command line:

    %systemroot%\explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
  6. Click OK.

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