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        Configure Windows Vista to Automatically Reopen Folders in Explorer upon Logon

Section(s): Shell (GUI)
Published on Jul 27, 2010.
Last Modified on Aug 05, 2009.
Last Modified by Eric Geier.
Rated 5 out of 5 based on 1 votes.

Show Computer folders that were opened when shutdown.

Like in Windows XP, you can make Vista reopen any Explorer windows that are opened when you restart or shutdown:

Open a Windows Explorer window, click Tools > Folder Options > View tab, and enable the Restore previous folder windows at logon option.

About Eric Geier

Eric Geier (Dayton, Ohio) is a tech writer and author specializing in computer networking.

He's also the founder and CEO of NoWiresSecurity, which provides an outsourced RADIUS/802.1X service to help businesses secure their Wi-Fi networks with the Enterprise mode of WPA/WPA2 encryption.

Additionally, he’s a Field Technician for Fast-Teks, an on-site computer services company that has hundreds of locations across the US.