How to set Default "File Open Dialog" to Last Location

ShankedS

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I use a program called Mudlet (version 2.1) in order to play a MUD. That program has some interactions with the Windows file API, the details of which I do not know. What I do know is that the authors of the program have stated explicitly that Mudlet does NOT save the last file location it was at. As such, its default behavior, when opening the "File Open" dialog is to go to its own root directory.

However, on my Laptop, this is not how it behaves. My Desktop, on the other hand, behaves as expected. I can open up he file dialog and it will always start in the same root directory. On my Laptop, it will open up to the last place I opened a file from in Mudlet. They both run Windows 8.1, so I'm not sure what the difference is. I would like for my Desktop to mimic the Laptop in its behavior as it's by far more convenient, but, without knowing what's different or what setting I might have accidentally changed, there's little I can do.

Thoughts?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Home
You might try this: Create a shortcut to a "placeholder" file [which stays there, undisturbed] in your desired folder. Within that shortcut properties: add the desired folder path in the Start In blank. Add the path/filename of Mudlet's EXE to the left of the placeholder file. Every time you click that icon, Mudlet automatically will go there. Example: "path/EXE" "path/placeholder file"
But, before you do all that: simply add the desired folder path in the Start In blank within Mudlet's icon. That just might be all you need to do.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit [MS blue-disk set]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2 Acers & 1 Antec[?]
    CPU
    i7 in 2 Acers, i5 in desktop
    Motherboard
    Desktop w/Gigabyte
    Memory
    Two w/16GB, 1 w/8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Laptops GameWorthy; Desktop maybe GameWorthy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    flatscreens; 2 are BluRay worthy
    Screen Resolution
    1368x768; 1600x900
    Hard Drives
    1TB internals; 2 ext usb WD 1TB HDs
    PSU
    what's PSU?
    Cooling
    Regular plus external fans
    Keyboard
    desktio w/PS2
    Mouse
    desktop w/PS2
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    DSL middle level [160?]
    Browser
    from Netscape 0.9 to FF 36
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    well-balanced, well-configured mult-layered defense is best
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    From MS-DOS 3.3, MS-DOS 6.22, from Windows 3.1 to WFW 3.11 to Windows 95-98SE, now to Windows 7 Pro.
    Security for now: Windows 7 Firewall, Emsisoft AM, MSE [scan-only], SpywareBlaster, Ruiware/BillP combine
I can try that. However, is it likely that it will mess with the program functioning at all? I want to weigh that risk before messing with it. For instance, right now it has:

C:\Users\XXXXXX\AppData\Local\Mudlet

as its "Start In:" path
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Home
Naw, shouldn't, I've been "telling" programs what directory to begin in for years; only a few don't "listen" to Start In instructions, you can direct them from within their respective menus.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit [MS blue-disk set]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2 Acers & 1 Antec[?]
    CPU
    i7 in 2 Acers, i5 in desktop
    Motherboard
    Desktop w/Gigabyte
    Memory
    Two w/16GB, 1 w/8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Laptops GameWorthy; Desktop maybe GameWorthy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    flatscreens; 2 are BluRay worthy
    Screen Resolution
    1368x768; 1600x900
    Hard Drives
    1TB internals; 2 ext usb WD 1TB HDs
    PSU
    what's PSU?
    Cooling
    Regular plus external fans
    Keyboard
    desktio w/PS2
    Mouse
    desktop w/PS2
    Internet Speed
    DSL middle level [160?]
    Browser
    from Netscape 0.9 to FF 36
    Antivirus
    well-balanced, well-configured mult-layered defense is best
    Other Info
    From MS-DOS 3.3, MS-DOS 6.22, from Windows 3.1 to WFW 3.11 to Windows 95-98SE, now to Windows 7 Pro.
    Security for now: Windows 7 Firewall, Emsisoft AM, MSE [scan-only], SpywareBlaster, Ruiware/BillP combine
As a small update, it created a problem with Mudlet loading its Lua files, so I had to change it back. I'll try the other idea and see if that works.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Home
So, an update. The initial suggestion is something I don't really need since I can hop to where I want to go with the "Favorites" section in my file dialog, and the second suggestion fell apart due to the Lua problem. Though I certainly commend you on the creative thinking and sharing of knowledge with me.

The conundrum of why my Laptop and Desktop are behaving differently with the same program in the same environment is still a bit perplexing, however.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Home
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