Microsoft KB Archive/185490

= Explorer Expands System Drive by Default =

Article ID: 185490

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition

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This article was previously published under Q185490



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}
 * 1) Click OK.

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

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