In Windows' Run command line, how to open "My computer"?

if I do run (Winkey + R) and type "C:\", explorer shows up in "C:\".

I'd like to know how to do the same for the My Computer folder in Windows Vista / 7.

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8 Answers

You could just press WIN+E and skip the run prompt all together.

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The easiest way is to type shell:mycomputerfolder or Win+E

Here is a list of other locations.

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Try :

explorer.exe /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

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The closest I can think of is typing the below into the run dialog;

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But I believe that only brings up your home folder.

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The easiest way:

• Write: explorer = and My Computer window will pop up
• Write: explorer c: and the C drive window will open.

This is working fine on Windows 7.

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This one

explorer /root,

Yes, the comma is important

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I wanted this too, but I've just gotten in the habit of opening the C: drive through the Run dialog then pressing backspace to go up a folder into My Computer.

It's not really the "right" answer but it gets me there in just one additional keystroke so I'm happy with it. Much better than memorizing any GUIDs, anyway.

Try this:

runas /noprofile /user:domain\username explorer

It works for all other command line options as far as I know.

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