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How can I get Win 11 to look more like Win 7 explorer?

Anonymous
2022-12-14T17:26:47+00:00

I am having a difficult time getting used to the Win 11 explorer.

I am using StartAllBack and that has helped make Explorer look a bit like Win7

What I don't understand is this:

When I click on a folder to open it does not show in the navigagion pane.

How can I get Win 11 to look more like Win 7 explorer?

See the attached for a Win 7/11 comparison.

Thanks,

WV-Mike

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. DaveM121 872.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-12-14T18:02:16+00:00

    Hi WVMike,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    In Windows 11, they have created a new File Explorer app and it is not possible to get that to look like Windows 7, not even with a 3rd party utility, because that app is so new, it will take tie for software developers to be able to change that app.

    To make the navigation pane more like a slightly older version, right click an empty spot in the navigation pane and turn on 'Show all folders'

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-15T15:55:37+00:00

    I switched to Free Commander for now.

    Thanks,

    WV-Mike

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-14T21:23:45+00:00

    I had previously un selected "Show all folders" for this reason:

    How do I remove unwanted icons from the navigator panel? - Microsoft Community

    Thanks,

    WV-Mike

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