Just pop up the run box, type in the "\" character, and hit enter. Done!
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This is why when you open up cmd and type “cd \” it changes to the C: directory. Oldie but goodie.
Neat!!
Work in the Start menu search box, too. (Everyone knows Win key for Start and Win+R for Run, right?)