Newly created desktop shortcut in explorer.exe disappears with every bootup

As far back as Win7, I have been using the following created desktop shortcut for Windows Explorer to open my favorite directory (Larry) within explorer.exe. The shortcut is given here: c:\windows\explorer.exe /n, /e, E:\Larry
Having recently upgraded to Win11 Pro from Win10 Pro, I find that this desktop shortcut disappears at every bootup. As a test, I have copied the newly created shortcut to both my taskbar and the start folders- on bootup, all three locations show NO shortcut. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem which never appeared in Win7 nor Win10?

I’m wondering if it has anything to do with the more aggressive Win11 security?

I can make a shortcut to a directory on the desktop. It doesn't disappear after a reboot.

That shortcut apparently can't be pinned to the taskbar, though. Shortcuts to programs can be pinned.

I used an account with admin privileges.

bobkn said:

That shortcut apparently can't be pinned to the taskbar, though. Shortcuts to programs can be pinned.

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Folder shortcuts can be pinned, using a custom layout XML.

It's not very exciting if you pin both Explorer and a folder shortcut, as the two icons have identical appearances.

garlin said:

Folder shortcuts can be pinned, using a custom layout XML.

It's not very exciting if you pin both Explorer and a folder shortcut, as the two icons have identical appearances.

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Beyond my capabilities.

Or, I don't care.

Pick one. Or both.

ljdarby said:

The shortcut is given here: c:\windows\explorer.exe /n, /e, E:\Larry

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And it will behave the same way if you shorten it to
c:\windows\explorer.exe E:\Larry
- Windows has been ignoring those command line switches for a decade now.
- The shortened form of the shortcut should not disappear at reboots.

Denis