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Q185490: Explorer Expands System Drive by Default

Article: Q185490
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When Windows NT Explorer is started, it automatically expands the drive C (or
System drive).

RESOLUTION
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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
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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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.

Additional query words: launches starts runs drives c folder plus open opened

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTSEntSearch kbWinNTSEnt400 kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

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