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  1. File Explorer - ribbon went missing


    I have Windows 10. How do I get back my top ribbon on my screen when I open File Explorer?

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    RobinRobinson4, Nov 15, 2019
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  2. f14tomcat Win User

    Missing Explorer Ribbon.

    File Explorer - ribbon went missing [​IMG]

    File Explorer - ribbon went missing [​IMG]
     
    f14tomcat, Nov 15, 2019
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  3. Anne Fuj Win User
    File Explorer Ribbon or Tool Bar

    Hello,

    We understand that you want to keep the ribbon open in File Explorer.

    There are ways on how to achieve this. Here are some of it. Kindly check the methods below:

    Hide or show the Ribbon using a Registry tweak

    • Open Registry Editor.
    • Go to the following key:

      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

      If this key does not exist, just create it.
    • Create or modify the 32-bit DWORD value named ExplorerRibbonStartsMinimized. explorerribbonstartsminimized

      Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.
      • To start Explorer with the Ribbon always minimized, set the ExplorerRibbonStartsMinimized value data to 3.
      • To start Explorer with the Ribbon always maximized, set it to 4. Delete the ExplorerRibbonStartsMinimized parameter to restore the default behavior.
      • Delete the ExplorerRibbonStartsMinimized parameter to restore the default behavior.

    Using a Group Policy tweak, you can force Explorer to always start with the Ribbon minimized.

    • Press Win + R keys together on your keyboard.
    • The Run box will appear. Type the following in the Run box and then press Enter:
      • gpedit.msc
    • In the left pane of Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following path:
      • User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ Windows Components \ File Explorer
    • Now locate the setting called Start File Explorer with Ribbon minimized in the right pane and double click it. The policy configuration window will open.
    • Set the option to the "Enabled" state and pick the option below it which is suitable for you.

    Update us with the result so we can further assist you.
     
    Anne Fuj, Nov 15, 2019
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  4. File Explorer - ribbon went missing

    Ribbon missing in the task explorer, the libraries and also the text which appears on the title bar are also missing.

    Hi Ajeeth,

    Please let us know the troubleshooting steps that you have performed to assist you better.

    Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below.

    To Show Ribbon in File Explorer for Your Account from QAT. Right click or press and hold on an empty area of the Ribbon tab bar, and click/tap on Minimize the Ribbon to check it. (see screenshot below)

    File Explorer - ribbon went missing [​IMG]


    Let us know the status of the issue in regards with file explorer. Your reply is most important assist you further. Regards,

    Guru Kiran
     
    Guru Kiran G, Nov 15, 2019
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