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    Windows explorer left panel dissapeared, plz help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Moebius, May 12, 2006.

  1. Moebius

    Moebius Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using Windows XP MCE, and the left panel of the windows explorer (the blue one with system tasks, details, etc.) has dissapeared on every window. My computer, control panel, my documents, you name it, they all display just the icons, no handy left panel. It's driving me NUTS. Someone knows how to get it back? Thanks!!!

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    -- EDIT: Found the fix in google one minute after posting this, even though I had been looking for half an hour. Go figure.
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Hit the folders button.
     
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  3. FalsePerc

    FalsePerc Notebook Guru

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    You could have disabled it in performance options - right click on My Computer > properties > advanced > performance > settings > look for the checkbox "use common tasks in folders." If it is unchecked, check it. Problem solved.

    Mike
     
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