SQL server management studio Projects folder

Question

Is there any easy way of changing the SQL Server Management Studio default 'Project' folder? I found one registry hack on the internet, but I'd rather not bother with that.

I'm using SQL Server 2005 Express.

Answer 1

It doesn't look like it. There is no way of doing it from the options in management studio. You need to edit the paths stored in the registry at:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\ShellSEM

Answer 2

Registry Location on my machine:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Shell

I modified the DefaultFileOpenLocation key to change where my open file dialogue points to.