Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.

File Explorer in Windows 10 has a ribbon, tabs, and a title bar with color. The ribbon includes common tasks, such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing and zipping items, and changing the view. The tabs change to show extra tasks that apply to the selected item. You can hide or show the ribbon on demand.

In Windows 11, Microsoft made File Explorer modern with a clean look and brand-new command bar instead of the ribbon.

If you prefer, you can restore the classic File Explorer with ribbon in Windows 11.


Contents

  • Option One: Temporarily Open File Explorer with Ribbon
  • Option Two: Create Shortcut to Always Open File Explorer with Ribbon
  • Option Three: Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon for Current User using REG file (Works in 23H2+)
  • Option Four: Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon for All Users using REG file (No longer works in 22H2+)
  • Option Five: Enable or Disable File Explorer Command Bar for Current User using REG file (No longer works in 22H2+)
  • Option Six: Enable or Disable File Explorer Command Bar for Current User using Command (No longer works in 22H2+)


EXAMPLE: File Explorer with command bar and ribbon in Windows 11

File_Explorer_with_command_bar.png
File_Explorer_with_ribbon.png





Option One

Temporarily Open File Explorer with Ribbon


This option will open a File Explorer window with the ribbon.

You will be able to browse and navigate in this File Explorer window with a ribbon only for as long as this window is open.


1 Open the Control Panel.

2 Perform one of the following actions depending on which Control Panel view is used: (see screenshots below)
  • If using small icons view, click/tap twice on the Up arrow.
  • If using large icons view, click/tap twice on the Up arrow.
  • If using category view, click/tap once on the Up arrow.
Control_Panel_small_icons_view.png
Control_Panel_large_icons_view.png
Control_Panel_category_view.png

3 You will now have a File Explorer window with the ribbon open. (see screenshot below)

File_Explorer_window_with_ribbon.png





Option Two

Create Shortcut to Always Open File Explorer with Ribbon


You can Pin to Taskbar, Pin to Start, add to Start menu All apps, add to Win+X menu, assign a keyboard shortcut to, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy usage.


If there's a folder or location you want File Explorer to open to by default that's not listed below, then please post a request for it. I'll be happy to add it to the shortcut list below for you.


The shortcut commands below will only work with an English language installation. If you use a different language, then please post a request for a translated version of the shortcut command you want to use. "Control Panel" and the folder name (ex: "Desktop") in the command needs to be translated for your language instead.



1 Create a new shortcut using the command below for the path you want:

Open File Explorer to Desktop with Ribbon
powershell.exe -nop -ep bypass -c "& {"Start-Process \"Control\"; $wshell = New-Object -ComObject wscript.shell; $null = $wshell.AppActivate(\"Control Panel\"); Start-Sleep 0.75; $wshell.SendKeys("'""^"lDesktop~"'")}"

OR

Open File Explorer to Home with Ribbon
powershell.exe -nop -ep bypass -c "& {"Start-Process \"Control\"; $wshell = New-Object -ComObject wscript.shell; $null = $wshell.AppActivate(\"Control Panel\"); Start-Sleep 0.75; $wshell.SendKeys("'""^"lHome~"'")}"

OR

Open File Explorer to OneDrive with Ribbon
powershell.exe -nop -ep bypass -c "& {"Start-Process \"Control\"; $wshell = New-Object -ComObject wscript.shell; $null = $wshell.AppActivate(\"Control Panel\"); Start-Sleep 0.75; $wshell.SendKeys("'""^"lShell:OneDrive~"'")}"

OR

Open File Explorer to This PC with Ribbon
powershell.exe -nop -ep bypass -c "& {"Start-Process \"Control\"; $wshell = New-Object -ComObject wscript.shell; $null = $wshell.AppActivate(\"Control Panel\"); Start-Sleep 0.75; $wshell.SendKeys("'""^"lThis PC~"'")}"




Option Three

Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon for Current User using REG file


This option will only work on Windows 11 version 23H2 and higher.


1 Do step 2 (classic) or step 3 (default - undo) below for what you would like to do.


 2. Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon for Current User

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Restore_classic_File_Explorer_with_ribbon_for_current_user.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{2aa9162e-c906-4dd9-ad0b-3d24a8eef5a0}]
@="CLSID_ItemsViewAdapter"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{2aa9162e-c906-4dd9-ad0b-3d24a8eef5a0}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\\Windows\\System32\\Windows.UI.FileExplorer.dll_"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{6480100b-5a83-4d1e-9f69-8ae5a88e9a33}]
@="File Explorer Xaml Island View Adapter"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{6480100b-5a83-4d1e-9f69-8ae5a88e9a33}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\\Windows\\System32\\Windows.UI.FileExplorer.dll_"
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser]
"ITBar7Layout"=hex:13,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,20,00,00,00,10,00,01,00,\
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  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\
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  00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00


 3. Restore Modern File Explorer with Command Bar and Tabs for Current User

This is the default setting to undo step 2.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Default_modern_File_Explorer_with_command_bar_for_current_user.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{2aa9162e-c906-4dd9-ad0b-3d24a8eef5a0}]

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{6480100b-5a83-4d1e-9f69-8ae5a88e9a33}]

4 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7 Either restart the explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.




Option Four

Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon for All Users using REG file


You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.


This option will no longer work on Windows 11 version 22H2 and higher.


1 Do step 2 (classic) or step 3 (default - undo) below for what you would like to do.

2 Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Restore_classic_File_Explorer_with_ribbon.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked]
"{e2bf9676-5f8f-435c-97eb-11607a5bedf7}"=-

3 Restore Modern File Explorer with Command Bar

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Default_modern_File_Explorer_with_command_bar.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked]
"{e2bf9676-5f8f-435c-97eb-11607a5bedf7}"=""

4 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7 Sign out and sign in or restart the computer to apply.

8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.




Option Five

Enable or Disable File Explorer Command Bar for Current User using REG file


This option will no longer work on Windows 11 version 22H2 and higher.


1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do.


 2. To Enable File Explorer Command Bar

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Enable_File_Explorer_command_bar.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}]


 3. To Disable File Explorer Command Bar

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Disable_File_Explorer_command_bar.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}\InprocServer32]
@=""

4 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7 Either restart the explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

8 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.




Option Six

Enable or Disable File Explorer Command Bar for Current User using Command


This option will no longer work on Windows 11 version 22H2 and higher.


1 Open Windows Terminal, and select Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below you want into Windows Terminal, and press Enter.

(Disable)​
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}\InprocServer32" /f /ve​

OR​

(Enable - default)​
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}" /f​

3 Close Windows Terminal.

4 Either restart the explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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To avoid resetting all previously installed ViveTool IDs, you can reset only a specific previously installed ViveTool ID, via the vivetool /reset /id: command. For example - vivetool /reset /id:40729001. You can check the ID status in the system by applying the command stagingtool.exe /query 40729001. But for this you must have the stagingtool.exe file in addition to ViveTool.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion g7 1372sr
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M CPU @ 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 1672 09.4C
    Memory
    8 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000, AMD Radeon HD 7400M Series
    Sound Card
    Устройство с поддержкой High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Универсальный монитор PnP
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 870 EVO 500GB, KINGSTON SA400S37240G
Dronix said:
To avoid resetting all previously installed ViveTool IDs, you can reset only a specific previously installed ViveTool ID, via the vivetool /reset /id: command. For example - vivetool /reset /id:40729001. You can check the ID status in the system by applying the command stagingtool.exe /query 40729001. But for this you must have the stagingtool.exe file in addition to ViveTool.
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Our discussion was about the correct argument to reset all features using ViveTool.

To clarify, they're not ViveTool IDs, they're feature IDs that are the same regardless of whether you use Mach2, ViveTool, or StagingTool.

You can query the status of a feature using ViveTool or StagingTool. You do not need both. They serve the same purpose and operate on the same data. They do report the status with different wording, but the meaning is the same. That is, a feature can be unset (i.e. does not exist in the Runtime store), in which case you get whatever is the default, or it can be set and enabled or set and disabled. It's similar to the way policies work.

The ViveTool option /fullreset clears all feature settings from the Runtime store. There is no /resetall option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10/11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
Pardon the ignorance but how do I create those shortcuts and where?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 64 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LG Gram 17 (2022)
DesignHeaad9206 said:
Pardon the ignorance but how do I create those shortcuts and where?
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Hello, :alien:

If you mean from option two in the tutorial on the first post here, then you would just create a new shortcut as usual, and use the command you want as the shortcut's target.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Brink said:
Hello, :alien:

If you mean from option two in the tutorial on the first post here, then you would just create a new shortcut as usual, and use the command you want as the shortcut's target.
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I'm afraid the "usual" part of it isn't so usual for me.
I guess my knowledge is still lacking despite meddling with Windows since W95.
I know how to create a shortcut of something. Like, I want to create a shortcut of a given program and put is in a given folder I can, but I don't understand WHAT I am supposed to create a shortcut of in this case, and where should I write that code.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 64 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LG Gram 17 (2022)
DesignHeaad9206 said:
I don't understand WHAT I am supposed to create a shortcut of in this case, and where should I write that code.
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Here's another option that may work better for you:

OldExplorer

Launch Windows 10 Explorer on Windows 11
lesferch.github.io
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 10/11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
DesignHeaad9206 said:
I'm afraid the "usual" part of it isn't so usual for me.
I guess my knowledge is still lacking despite meddling with Windows since W95.
I know how to create a shortcut of something. Like, I want to create a shortcut of a given program and put is in a given folder I can, but I don't understand WHAT I am supposed to create a shortcut of in this case, and where should I write that code.
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An example would be to use option three below to create the shortcut with. It's the same in Windows 11.

www.tenforums.com

Create Shortcut to App, File, Folder, Drive, or Website in Windows 10

How to Create Shortcut to App, File, Folder, Drive, or Website in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com

When you get to step 2 above, you would copy and paste the command below into the "Type the location of the item" box instead, and click on "Next:.

powershell.exe -nop -ep bypass -c "& {"Start-Process \"Control\"; $wshell = New-Object -ComObject wscript.shell; $null = $wshell.AppActivate(\"Control Panel\"); Start-Sleep 0.75; $wshell.SendKeys("'""^"lThis PC~"'")}"
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
rdecode said:
New registry tweak which restores classic context and ribbon menus on Windows 11 23H2
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Hello, and welcome. :alien:

Thank you. This has been modified a bit and now added as option three to help.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
rdecode said:
New registry tweak which restores classic context and ribbon menus on Windows 11 23H2
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Thank you! That works! I don't understand why such things are posted as YouTube videos, but at least the description includes a link to the registry files. I didn't even look at the video.

Edit: I posted the code here, but @Brink already updated the tutorial, so no need to repeat it here.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 10/11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
LesFerch said:
Damn that was fast!
Click to expand...

I modified it to remove the bit for the context menu since that's for below instead. This should only be about the File Explorer ribbon instead.

www.elevenforum.com

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
FYI, I implemented option 3 of the tutorial as an Exe to toggle Explorer between the Win 11 and Win 10 versions:

SwitchExplorer

Switch Explorer between the Windows 11 version and the Windows 10 version
lesferch.github.io
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10/11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
@Brink
Is there a reverse to your tutorial on, "Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11"?
I didn't see one, so I'm apprehensive on trying it, if I can't return to the default view.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Dual Boot W11 Home23H2/Linux Mint21.3 Cinnamon6.0.4 Kernel6.7, (Secure Boot Enabled)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) FA707XU-EH94
    CPU
    AMD 4Ghz Ryzen 9 7940HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FA707XU 1.0
    Memory
    16GB DDR5 4800Hz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    Realtek Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
    200GB C:W11,
    200GB D:DATA (Shared),
    200GB Linux Mint21.3
    Remainder is: Unallocated
    PSU
    90Wh battery - 240w AC Adapter, Output: 20v DC, 12A
    Case
    Aluminum lid with a plastic base
    Cooling
    5 pipe, 4 vent, Dual 84 blade fans
    Keyboard
    Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB Touchpad
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic, 500Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox, Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN WiFi 6 PCI-E NIC
    Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card
  • Operating System
    W10 Home 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 15-f271gm
    CPU
    Intel Pentium N3540 2.16GHz, 4 cores
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 233F v06.27
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD graphics (Bay Trail)
    Hard Drives
    ADATA SU760 512GB
    200GB C:W10, 256GB E:DATA
    PSU
    65W
    Case
    Plastic
    Cooling
    1Pipe, 1 Fan
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic 500 Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox/Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
hapEcat said:
@Brink
Is there a reverse to your tutorial on, "Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11"?
I didn't see one, so I'm apprehensive on trying it, if I can't return to the default view.
Click to expand...
Hello, :alien:

If you mean for option 3, then step 3 is the undo option to restore the default modern File Explorer.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Let me reread that...
And yes, option 3, step 3, was what I meant.
 
Last edited:

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Dual Boot W11 Home23H2/Linux Mint21.3 Cinnamon6.0.4 Kernel6.7, (Secure Boot Enabled)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) FA707XU-EH94
    CPU
    AMD 4Ghz Ryzen 9 7940HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FA707XU 1.0
    Memory
    16GB DDR5 4800Hz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    Realtek Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
    200GB C:W11,
    200GB D:DATA (Shared),
    200GB Linux Mint21.3
    Remainder is: Unallocated
    PSU
    90Wh battery - 240w AC Adapter, Output: 20v DC, 12A
    Case
    Aluminum lid with a plastic base
    Cooling
    5 pipe, 4 vent, Dual 84 blade fans
    Keyboard
    Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB Touchpad
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic, 500Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox, Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN WiFi 6 PCI-E NIC
    Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card
  • Operating System
    W10 Home 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 15-f271gm
    CPU
    Intel Pentium N3540 2.16GHz, 4 cores
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 233F v06.27
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD graphics (Bay Trail)
    Hard Drives
    ADATA SU760 512GB
    200GB C:W10, 256GB E:DATA
    PSU
    65W
    Case
    Plastic
    Cooling
    1Pipe, 1 Fan
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic 500 Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox/Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
hapEcat said:
Is there a reverse to your tutorial on, "Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11"?
I didn't see one, so I'm apprehensive on trying it, if I can't return to the default view.
Click to expand...
Optionally, you can toggle back and forth with the little exe I posted. See post #211 above.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10/11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
Now... Is there a way to keep the default modern File Explorer, and add just the Title Bar?
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Dual Boot W11 Home23H2/Linux Mint21.3 Cinnamon6.0.4 Kernel6.7, (Secure Boot Enabled)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) FA707XU-EH94
    CPU
    AMD 4Ghz Ryzen 9 7940HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FA707XU 1.0
    Memory
    16GB DDR5 4800Hz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    Realtek Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
    200GB C:W11,
    200GB D:DATA (Shared),
    200GB Linux Mint21.3
    Remainder is: Unallocated
    PSU
    90Wh battery - 240w AC Adapter, Output: 20v DC, 12A
    Case
    Aluminum lid with a plastic base
    Cooling
    5 pipe, 4 vent, Dual 84 blade fans
    Keyboard
    Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB Touchpad
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic, 500Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox, Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN WiFi 6 PCI-E NIC
    Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card
  • Operating System
    W10 Home 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 15-f271gm
    CPU
    Intel Pentium N3540 2.16GHz, 4 cores
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 233F v06.27
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD graphics (Bay Trail)
    Hard Drives
    ADATA SU760 512GB
    200GB C:W10, 256GB E:DATA
    PSU
    65W
    Case
    Plastic
    Cooling
    1Pipe, 1 Fan
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic 500 Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox/Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Just a thought...,
why can't they make Explorer Tabs like Notepad, where it saves tab groups!?!?!? 🤷‍♂️
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook

My Computers

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  • OS
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    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) FA707XU-EH94
    CPU
    AMD 4Ghz Ryzen 9 7940HS w/ Radeon 780M Graphics
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FA707XU 1.0
    Memory
    16GB DDR5 4800Hz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    Realtek Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
    200GB C:W11,
    200GB D:DATA (Shared),
    200GB Linux Mint21.3
    Remainder is: Unallocated
    PSU
    90Wh battery - 240w AC Adapter, Output: 20v DC, 12A
    Case
    Aluminum lid with a plastic base
    Cooling
    5 pipe, 4 vent, Dual 84 blade fans
    Keyboard
    Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB Touchpad
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic, 500Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox, Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN WiFi 6 PCI-E NIC
    Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card
  • Operating System
    W10 Home 22H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 15-f271gm
    CPU
    Intel Pentium N3540 2.16GHz, 4 cores
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 233F v06.27
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD graphics (Bay Trail)
    Hard Drives
    ADATA SU760 512GB
    200GB C:W10, 256GB E:DATA
    PSU
    65W
    Case
    Plastic
    Cooling
    1Pipe, 1 Fan
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Internet Speed
    ATT Fiber Optic 500 Mb/sec
    Browser
    Firefox/Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
cereberus said:
Deities Fangs - how can anybody think the new abomination of file explorer is an improvement? Another dumbed down interface!

More clicks to do what we could do easily before e.g.

All versions of file explorer since W7

Before to copy a file
Right click copy, right click paste

Now
Right click copy, Right Click More Options, paste

Just one example - I hope they do not disable this like the W10 Start Menu.

The more I use W11, the more dissatisfied I become.

We're doomed!

john lawrie were doomed youtube - Pretraži Videozapisi

www.bing.com www.bing.com
Click to expand...
Nah, much easier. Go to the file you want to copy, hover over it to select, Ctrl C, then go to where you want to paste it and Ctrl V. Easy peasy.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2861
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy TE01-1xxx
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700 CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz
    Motherboard
    16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1463MHz (21-21-21-47)
    Memory
    16384 MBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor 1 - Acer 27" Monitor 2 - Acer 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G-1006 (SSD)
    Seagate ST1000DM003-1SB102
    Seagate BUP Slim SCSI Disk Device (SSD)
    PSU
    HP
    Case
    HP
    Cooling
    Standard
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    500 mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's all Folks!
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 (10th gen) 10700
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Built-in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 27" & Samsung 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x
    Hard Drives
    SSD (512 GB)
    HDD (1 TB)
    Seagate
    PSU
    Intel i7 10th Generation
    Case
    HP
    Cooling
    HP/Intel?
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Internet Speed
    50 mbps
    Browser
    Firefox 90.2
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Headphone/Microphone Combo
    SuperSpeed USB Type-A (4 on front)
    HP 3-in-One Card Readr
    SuperSpeed USB Type-C
    DVD Writer
Oh, good grief! I gotta get with the program and check when the threads are started! I answered @cereberus's post from a couple dozen years ago . . . :eek1::ffs:🥵
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 23H2 22631.2861
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy TE01-1xxx
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700 CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz
    Motherboard
    16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1463MHz (21-21-21-47)
    Memory
    16384 MBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor 1 - Acer 27" Monitor 2 - Acer 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G-1006 (SSD)
    Seagate ST1000DM003-1SB102
    Seagate BUP Slim SCSI Disk Device (SSD)
    PSU
    HP
    Case
    HP
    Cooling
    Standard
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    500 mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's all Folks!
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 (10th gen) 10700
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Built-in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 27" & Samsung 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x
    Hard Drives
    SSD (512 GB)
    HDD (1 TB)
    Seagate
    PSU
    Intel i7 10th Generation
    Case
    HP
    Cooling
    HP/Intel?
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave K350
    Internet Speed
    50 mbps
    Browser
    Firefox 90.2
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Headphone/Microphone Combo
    SuperSpeed USB Type-A (4 on front)
    HP 3-in-One Card Readr
    SuperSpeed USB Type-C
    DVD Writer
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