How to remove this ribbon/taskbar in Explorer?

Sorry about the poor image quality, I'm not at home so I'm using a pic I took last week when my WiFi was down. Basically, I can't figure out which software to use to remove this ribbon entirely. I have managed to do it before, but the change reverted when I updated to the latest Windows version, and I just don't remember how I went about it.

Anyone know this off the top of their head?

Hi,
Some sort of third party loading bar ?

@Angerbotha


This is generally what the Windows 11 File Explorer ribbon bar looks like...





If you want to change that... there's a program called Explorer Patcher that can help.



Download it here... it's called ep_setup.exe





Here's a whole topic about using Explorer Patcher and fighting the changes Microsoft keeps trying to make to File Explorer...
Make sure to pack a lunch, it's a big topic.

Ghot said:

@Angerbotha


This is generally what the Windows 11 File Explorer ribbon bar looks like...

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If you want to change that... there's a program called Explorer Patcher that can help.

GitHub - valinet/ExplorerPatcher: This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows

This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows - valinet/ExplorerPatcher

github.com

Download it here... it's called ep_setup.exe

Release 22621.1413.54.5 · valinet/ExplorerPatcher

Tested on OS build 22621.1413. Please make sure you are connected to the Internet while installing, the application might need to perform one-time downloads for several resources in order to enable...

github.com

Here's a whole topic about using Explorer Patcher and fighting the changes Microsoft keeps trying to make to File Explorer...
Make sure to pack a lunch, it's a big topic.

New Version of ExplorerPatcher

I believe there is a new version of ExplorerPatcher released today it is version 22000.258.30.2 It has more options in the settings section

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THANK YOU. That's what I used last time but forgot the name of.
Can't wait to get my OS looking sleek and minimalistic again.

As an addition to the file explorer, try this very elaborate program with many customization options,

QTTabBar ver 2048 beta 2 for 64bit Windows11

free and still compatible with Windows 11, regards

Exactly which bit are you talking about? You've highlighted two things.


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Denis

Try3 said:

Exactly which bit are you talking about? You've highlighted two things.

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Denis

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I meant the toolbar above the thickest line, where I had censored my username.
I genuinely don't remember why I put the other line there, this pic was taken a few weeks ago when I first posted on reddit, so maybe I also asked about the little menu thing below the path. In any case, the issue is already solved.