By default, Microsoft set the Windows Explorer to show the My Documents folder whenever you run it. They did this in the assumption that most people work with documents more than other types of files. However, unlike what Microsoft believes, I don't think viewing My Documents all the time is going to improve my productivity. Hence, I have set up my Windows Explorer to open up in a different directory, which makes file management a lot easier.

The picture above shows you the default Windows Explorer screen. As you can see, it grants you instant access to files stored in the My Documents folder. However, if you want to manage other files / documents on other directories, things become a lot more complicated.

If you want to modify the Windows Explorer shortcut as well to reflect your own preference, just pick any of the choices below :-

Main drive

Main drive with folders bar

Different directory

Different directory with folders bar

Different directory as root

Different directory as root with folders bar

My Computer

My Computer with folders bar

My Computer with a drive selected

My Computer with a drive selected and folders bar

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Adrian Wong
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