Make Windows 7 Explorer open the Computer folder Open Start menu > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. Right click & select Properties. In the Target box you will see : %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe Copy paste and change it to : %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} Using this command makes explorer open in Computer folder, and even subsequent folders open in the same window. Using %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /root,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} opens subsequent folder/s in a different window. To make the taskbar pinned folder open to Computer folder, instead of Libraries, right click on its icon and again right click on Windows Explorer and open its Properties box. In the target box use %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} Click Apply > OK. Your Windows Explorer in Windows 7 will now open at the (My) Computer location.