Quick answer
File Explorer's opening location can be changed through its folder options. Choose This PC when drives are more useful than recent items.
Understand the issue
This is a navigation preference, not a storage move. Your documents remain in their existing folders. On shared machines, a list of recent files can also be distracting, so decide which starting view helps the actual user.
Step-by-step checks
- Open File Explorer options.
- Change Open File Explorer to This PC.
- Apply the setting and open a fresh window.
Need help with this issue?
Share your model and symptoms. Confirm availability and the quote before booking.
What the results mean
If a pinned taskbar shortcut opens a specific folder, inspect that shortcut separately from the default Explorer behavior.
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Start | Open File Explorer options. |
| Compare | Change Open File Explorer to This PC. |
| Next step | Apply the setting and open a fresh window. |
Repair checklist
If you need help, send RJ Computers your device model and the results of the checks above. Explain what must be preserved before work starts, especially files that have no other copy.
- Confirm assessment charges and what the quote includes.
- Ask for approval before additional parts or destructive software changes.
- Test the original symptom at handover and keep the repair details.
Ready for an assessment?
Share your model and symptoms. Confirm availability and the quote before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Will changing the opening view move my Documents folder?
No. It changes the initial view, not the location of your files.
What should I record before requesting help?
Record the full model, exact error or symptom, recent changes and what you already tried. Explain whether important files have a separate backup.
How do I arrange a repair assessment?
Call RJ Computers on +91 99715 24677 or use the WhatsApp booking button. Confirm availability, diagnostic fees and the scope of work before booking.
Conclusion
If a pinned taskbar shortcut opens a specific folder, inspect that shortcut separately from the default Explorer behavior.
Further reading: Official product guidance