Explorer.exe Command-Line Options for Windows XP

The options that you can use with Explorer.exe are /n, /e, /root (plus an object), and /select (plus an object).

Option Function

1. /n Opens a new single-pane window for the default selection. This is usually the root of the drive that Windows is installed on. If the window is already open, a duplicate opens.
2. /e Opens Windows Explorer in its default view.
3. /root, (plus an object) Opens a window view of the specified object.
4. /select, (plus an object) Opens a window view with the specified folder, file, or program selected.

Examples
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Example 1: Explorer /select,C:\TestDir\TestProg.exe
Opens a window view with TestProg selected.

Example 2: Explorer /e,/root,C:\TestDir\TestProg.exe
Opens Explorer with drive C expanded and TestProg selected.

Example 3: Explorer /root,\\TestSvr\TestShare
Opens a window view of the specified share.

Example 4: Explorer /root,\\TestSvr\TestShare,select,TestProg.exe
Opens a window view of the specified share with TestProg selected.