Windows Explorer Startup Options

A number of times the following shortcut has proven helpful to force Windows Explorer to open a specific folder and do so in “Explorer” mode (so you can see the folders on the left without having to hit the Folders button every time). 
 1. create a new shortcut to a given folder using your favorite method — mine is to right-click on the folder and select Send To > Desktop. 
 2. right-click on the new shortcut and select Properties. 
 3. in the Target field (on the Shortcut tab) preface the current path with: c:\windows\explorer.exe /e, 
 So if the folder path was “C:\My Docs” in the Target field, it should now read: c:\windows\explorer.exe /e,“C:\My Docs” 
 [note: you may have to change paths if you’re Windows OS is installed elsewhere. I wanted to use the SystemRoot variable but this KB doesn’t seem to allow the percent sign] 
 I realize that this only saves 1 click but all those clicks can add up over time. :)