computer help index
 
 
Search:
"Offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace." Now with over 3,240 tips!

Windows 95 Misc

Setting Default Folder for Programs

SUMMARY: Most Windows 95 programs are set up to use default folders for document storage. Here's how to change the folders used.
 
(Please note: For the most part, the word folders and directories are interchangeable)

Some programs in Windows 95 can be set up to use default folders, such as WordPad. To do so, use Explorer to find the shortcut for the program, or make a new one. Right-click the shortcut and choose "Properties." On the dialog box that appears, click on the "Shortcut" tab. Where it says "Start in," key in the desired default directory.

This will not start the specified program in the desired directory if you enter by double-clicking a file related to that program in Explorer, but it should put the program in the default directory when you start it the normal way.

This trick may not work with every program, so feel free to experiment.


 
Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!
 
Discuss This Tip

Print This Tip

Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online

Return to the Windows 95 Misc page.

RSS Feeds - Subscribe!
 

You want the latest tech tips and tricks in your e-mail Inbox - FREE? Type your e-mail address below and click 'Subscribe'.
 



( sample / details ) ( opt-out instructions )
 


 Free Offer! - Subscribe to the MalekTips computer help list and be one of the first to get new computer tips, articles, and download links! ( privacy policy )  ( opt-out instructions )
This page and its contents are copyright
©1997 - 2008 Envision Programming. ( copyright/disclaimer )

Home | Free Computer Help Newsletter! | Windows | Web Development | DOS and Batch Files | Removing Spyware
Digital Camera and Photography | Computer and Internet | Software | Microsoft Word
Computer Articles | About | Contribute a Tip | Link To Us! | Computer and Technology Links
RSS Feeds |  Contact Us | Advertising | Privacy Policy | Computer Help Forums