Shell Folders Subkey

Article
10/08/2009

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Shell Folders

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

Description

Windows Server 2003 does not use this subkey. The subkey remains in the registry to support programs designed for Windows NT 4.0 or earlier.

Note

Paths to the Windows Explorer folders are stored in the User Shell Folders Subkey subkey.

Caution

Do not delete this subkey or its entries from the registry, and do not change the values in the entries. These changes can cause serious, unexpected results.