Windows 10: Can I make Windows Explorer open a specific folder per default - every time ?

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  1. ANDERS STRAND-HOLM
    Anders Strand-Holm Win User

    Can I make Windows Explorer open a specific folder per default - every time ?


    When I have to attach a file to my email messages, my tasks and so forth I always have to browse to my personal folder....When I click "attach" I am directed to "last opened folder" or "Quick Access" ....Is it technically possible to configure Windows Explorer default to go to my private folder, eg. C:\Windows\Users\ander\Anders"That would save me a lot of clicks and browsing each and every time I need to open to find a file in my "home" folder or a subfolder of Anders to attach.Shortcuts are fine from the desktop, but when attaching a file is needed, they are not available. Only physical fold

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    Anders Strand-Holm, Jun 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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  3. KREIJ
    Kreij Win User
    How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

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    Kreij, Jun 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Can I make Windows Explorer open a specific folder per default - every time ?

    File explorer - setting a default opening screen to particular folder


    Hi, this article, which you may have read, discusses this issue; although it may not achieve precisely what you want, it comes close.
    Two ways to make Windows 10 File Explorer open specific folders - TechRepublic

    More here:
    Set Default Folder When Opening Explorer in Windows 10

    From another point of view, you'll probably also be aware of programs that offer favourites list, common across a range of file managers and open/save boxes etc such as Listary.
     
    dalchina, Jun 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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