Windows 10: File Explorer Tabs, Ribbon and title bar missing

Discus and support File Explorer Tabs, Ribbon and title bar missing in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi all, A Client of mine had a strange occurrence in Windows 10 Enterprise x64. their file explorer, once maximized looses its tabs, ribbon and title... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by AllCovered_CC, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. File Explorer Tabs, Ribbon and title bar missing


    Hi all,


    A Client of mine had a strange occurrence in Windows 10 Enterprise x64. their file explorer, once maximized looses its tabs, ribbon and title bar. Has anyone come across this issue? Restarting explorer.exe did not fix the issue. I had the client reboot and it was fixed. The client mentioned this is the second time it has happened. Are there any fix other than a reboot? What is causing this to happen?



    Thanks

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    AllCovered_CC, Oct 30, 2018
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  2. Remove colored ribbon tabs in title bar on a file explorer window in Win10Pro

    When i am working i need to concentrate on my work. i need to switch quickly between many different windows using the mouse. That is how i use my computer. The existence of color tabs require extra steps to minimize the ribbon each time i put a file window
    on top. Or i must concentrate on finding the right spot to click on the bar. this slows productivity. Also the picture you posted shows how useless the ribbon is for those who may use it because that ribbon is mostly blank, only has three items and takes
    up a large part of the window. The ribbon is always available using the items on the bar just below the title bar.

    You did not answer if those color tabs on the title bar can be shut off. Can a change in the registry shut off the color tabs on the title bar? Is there any other hack that can shut off these color tabs?
     
    expertbigwheelpilot2, Oct 30, 2018
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  3. Remove colored ribbon tabs in title bar on a file explorer window in Win10Pro

    These colored ribbon tabs appear in title bar on a file explorer window when certain files are highlighted. To make these tabs disappear I have to click somewhere else in the file explorer window. I very often have many different windows open. I
    click on the title bars of the various open windows to make the window I want on top. That is how I often maneuver between windows. I click on a file explorer window title bar and a ribbon I never use take up most of the window. I have to click the arrow
    to remove the ribbon from view. This is a dreadful feature. Most of those “ribbons” have only three items for those who use the ribbon. Some ribbons have only one item.

    To prevent this from happening I have to click somewhere else in the file explorer window before I click a different window I need to be on top. That is a dreadful habit to develop to make my computer more usable.

    How do I permanently remove these colored ribbon tabs that appear in title bar on a file explorer window?

    “Shortcut Tools” & “Application Tools” in the posted screenshot are an example of what I do not want popping up any more.

    I run i7 haswell midtower, 15GB memory, 500GB SSD, 2GB video card & Windows 10 Pro 1709, Windows firewall. I use my computer in a normal user account not an administrator account. I vigilantly keep everything updated daily. Or at least every three days
    I check EVERYTHING for updates.


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    expertbigwheelpilot2, Oct 30, 2018
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  4. File Explorer Tabs, Ribbon and title bar 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)

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    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, Oct 30, 2018
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