How do you create a shortcut to a directory so that it opens in explorer

Question

Better yet, how can I make My Computer always open in Explorer as well?

I usually make a shortcut to my programming directories on my quick launch bar, but I'd love for them to open in Explorer.

Answer 1

explorer -d c:\path

Answer 2

I use explorer /e,c:\path.

@harpo

explorer -d c:\path does not work for me (WinXP sp3).

Answer 3

Have you considered the win+e hotkey? It isn't quite what you want, but might be close enough.

Answer 4

This is a good reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/130510

i.e.:
explorer /e,%HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%