Cleaning Up The Windows Explorer Navigation Pane


  1. Mulsiphix
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    Cleaning Up The Windows Explorer Navigation Pane


    I've successfully removed the Libraries and Favorites categories from the Windows Explorer navigation pane. Does anybody know if it is possible to remove the User and Network groups as well?

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  3. Brink
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    Hello Mulsiphix,

    Yes, these tutorials below will show you how to. See the related links in the tutorials as well for other items that you can remove if you would also like to. :)

    Network - Add or Remove from Navigation Pane

    User Folder - Add or Remove from Navigation Pane
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  4. Mulsiphix
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    Thank You So Much! Leaving Rep
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome Mulsiphix. :)
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