Windows 10: WINDOWS 10 PRO - FILE EXPLORER

I recently applied the latest set of Windows update 10/09/2020 and have noticed that File Explorer has changed its default display

at startup.


Historically the display was split into 3 panes. The left side had 2 and the right side had 1.


Left top was the quick access/links which I could alter by adding/deleting from pin/unpin.

Left bottom was the basic drive info and folder information on my C drive which I could collapse.


Right side was the sub folder and file info for the currently active folder whether I clicked on a quick link or on a

folder on my C drive.


The important part for me was to have all 3 panes continually displayed at the same time. Now when FE starts it show basic folder

information downloads, music etc. in a top pane and basic device / drive info in a bottom pane. That's it. Now when I expand my C drive

to display folders this is the only info I see. All other info is not displayed.


Anyone have any ideahow I can reset FE to the default status as note above .


This is what my system looks like.


DEL XPS - L720X - 64 BIT
WINDOWS 10 PRO - V2004 - BUILD - 19041.508
WINDOWS FEATURE EXPERIENCE PACK - 120.2212.31.0


thanks Brian

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

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