Windows 10: How to fix explorer ribbon with registry

Discus and support How to fix explorer ribbon with registry in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] In short: I used a program a while back that removed the ribbon in my file explorer entirely. Haven't figured out how to get it back ever... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Devine_CMD, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. How to fix explorer ribbon with registry


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    In short: I used a program a while back that removed the ribbon in my file explorer entirely. Haven't figured out how to get it back ever since. I tried another registry key, but that didn't really work as i know have this small white menubar in my explorer at all times. REALLY don't want to reset my PC because redownloading all the programs with my internet would literally take like a month straight.

    I would greatly appreciate help

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    /u/Devine_CMD, Jan 25, 2020
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  2. 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, Jan 25, 2020
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  3. File Explorer Green Ribbon of Death


    When I first upgraded to W10, File Explorer worked as it did in W7. Now when I open it I see a blank preview section and the forever expanding green ribbon in the ribbon bar. I tried checking Always show Icons, never thumbnails and the green ribbon finally finishes. But not being able to see picture thumbnails is a pain. I turned thumbnails on for the Pictures folder only and the never ending green ribbon is back. Possibly a related problem: with thumbnails off (or on) if I left click on a video file in the Videos volder, file explorer hangs and I have to end it with Task Manager.

    I have heard that by ending the dllhost.exe process/service, the green ribbon goes away, but so does W10 security and stability.

    Suggestions on how to fix are appreciated.

    Without a properworking File Explorer, W10 is not really a suitable OS.
     
    Graywuhllf, Jan 25, 2020
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  4. tracit99 Win User

    How to fix explorer ribbon with registry

    Hide or Show File Explorer Ribbon in Windows 10  


    Hey Shawn,

    They fixed it in the build 17650 and sent me notices that it had been fixed and it is listed:

    General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC


    • We fixed an issue where File Explorer would always open with the ribbon minimized, rather than remembering how you’d left it.
    • We fixed an issue where elements on


     
    tracit99, Jan 25, 2020
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