Question

I posted here asking how to set my default folder in Windows Explorer.

Changing the registry key worked perfectly...so I thought. Now when I try to double-click a shortcut in Explorer it automatically just takes me right back to the default folder instead of opening the shortcut.

I can right-click the shortcut and select Open and this works, but double-clicking runs the Explore command, which is where the problem is apparently.

Answer 1

I suggest to undo the change you did to the registry, and rather make yourself a desktop icon to launch the Explorer to the wanted default directory:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, "directory"

You may also either drag this icon to the Quick Launch area, or use a product such as AutoIt or AutoHotkey to launch it with a hotkey.

Answer 2

I agree with @harrymc about undoing the Registry hack. If you look at your other question, I suggested using AutoHotkey to create a new hotkey (Win+w, for example) to launch a Windows Explorer window for the directory you access most frequently, and leave Win+e untouched. I even included a script that will do what you need (on Win+w, instead of Win+e).