Where Did Folder Expanding Go?


  1. BriniaSona
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    Where Did Folder Expanding Go?


    Im not sure where to put this, so i chose here.

    Anyways, On my old laptop i could be navigating through folders and to the left there would always be a sidebar displaying where i was with all of the folders open and cascading. Since getting my new laptop, this is gone, it only shows the drives and doesnt expand to show where I am.
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  3. WindowsNinja
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    Could it be the OS is different? Could you tell me which OS came with the new Laptop? Windows XP, 7, 8?
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  4. strollin
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    If Win 7, while in Windows Explorer, click on the Organize dropdown, then go to Layout and ensure that the Navigation Pane is checked.

    Navigation Pane - Turn On or Off

    and

    Navigation Pane - Turn "Expand to Current Folder" On or Off in Windows
    Last edited by Brink; 20 Nov 2012 at 14:08. Reason: added tutorial links for more info
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  6. BriniaSona
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    Thanks
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