Windows 10: How to remove Quick Access Toolbar and Picture/Video/Application Tools

Hi, I did this on my previous laptop after upgrading to Windows 10 but can't seem to figure out how to do it on my new computer (also a Lenovo laptop, same line).

I want to get rid of the Quick Acccess Toolbar completely (not the favorites folder in explorer but the shortcut icons on the title bar itself). I've already removed all of the customizable options but I want that little dropdown arrow to be gone as well and can't seem to find a way to make it happen as I did last time.

I also want to disable the annoying Picture/Video/Application Tools highlighted text that appears in the middle of the title bar when you select certain picture, video or exe files.

I've employed the use of OldNewExplorer to help with the overall look, and I can't help thinking that OldNewExplorer was what got rid of the toolbar and tools text before, but maybe I'm wrong because it's not doing it on this new machine.

If anyone can let me know how this can be done, I will be eternally grateful as it's driving me absolutely insane!

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Remove Quick Access Toolbar

Hello rsny,

If you like, you could remove all items from the Quick Access toolbar to effectively remove it other than its menu arrow.

How to Add or Remove Quick Access Toolbar Items in Windows 10 File Explorer

 

Remove Quick Access Toolbar

I already know that. What I want to do is remove the entire thing...the little arrow included. I also want to get rid of the obnoxious tabs that show up on the title bar for certain file types (i.e. picture tools, video tools, etc.). I did both of these
things on my previous computer and, given how frustrating it was to find an answer, I should have written it down but I didn't. So I've got no idea how to do it again. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

 

You need to also run Ribbon Disabler from winaero. Make sure you run 64X side, I think it's the reason O/NEx can't hook Explorer any more.

If you want to get rid of Title Bar icons on Paint, Notepad, Photo Viewer, etc., you'll need a little standalone called TBar Icon Blanker. (Google it, you'll find it)

 

The ribbon disabler did the job, thanks so much!