In very old Windows versions like XP, this switch made Explorer open a new window with the folder tree on the left expanded to the specified folder.
The /e switch opens Windows Explorer expanded to the specified folder. In Windows 10, 8, 7, it does not hide the left area. In very old Windows versions like XP, this switch made Explorer open a new window without the folder tree on the left. If you omit the folder path, Windows 10 opens the Documents folder with This PC selected on the left or Quick Access. The switch '/n' makes File Explorer open a new window with the specified location selected in the navigation pane. There you can type the commands described below. In Windows 10, the application supports the following command line arguments.īefore you proceed: You can test these arguments by opening the Run box ( Win + R) or a command prompt instance. You can use File Explorer command line arguments in shortcuts, in batch files, in VB scripts or from PowerShell.
