How to Change Windows Explorer Default Open Location in Vista

 

To Open to the C:\ Drive:

You would type %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, c:\ in the Target area.

To Open to the C:\ Drive as the Root in the Folder Tree

You would type %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /root, c:\ in the Target area. 

To Open to a Specific Folder (Ex: Downloads Folder)

You would type:  %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /root, c:\ /select, c:\Users\(your username)\Downloads in the Target area. NOTE: Instead of using the path c:\Users\(your username)\Downloads, you can use the full path of the folder you want to have opened instead after %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /root,.

To Open the Same as Computer (Start menu)

You would type %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, c:\, /select in the Target area.