Create Desktop Folder without Navigation Pane


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    Win 7
       #1

    Create Desktop Folder without Navigation Pane


    I need to create a Desktop folder on my new Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit machine that, at its most simplest, would have just shortcut Icons. No preview pane, no menu bars, and especially, no Navigation pane.

    I do know how to show/hide the Navigation pane. It appears that it is not possible to hide the Navigation pane in only one specific folder.

    I do not want to change the view of Any Other Folders! I wish, for example, to have the Navigation pane remain visible in other folders.

    It appears to me that Windows 7 locks us out of being able to completely customize individual folders.

    Am I missing some basic understanding?

    Are there third party apps to create a simple desktop folder with ability to select the view (i.e. Large Icons, Details)?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Win7Newbee, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Sorry, but it is not possible to do this with just one folder. The pane settings affect all folders in Windows Explorer.
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  3. Posts : 190
    Windows 7
       #3

    Win7Newbee said:
    I need to create a Desktop folder on my new Win 7 Home Premium 64 Bit machine that, at its most simplest, would have just shortcut Icons. No preview pane, no menu bars, and especially, no Navigation pane.

    I do know how to show/hide the Navigation pane. It appears that it is not possible to hide the Navigation pane in only one specific folder.

    I do not want to change the view of Any Other Folders! I wish, for example, to have the Navigation pane remain visible in other folders.

    It appears to me that Windows 7 locks us out of being able to completely customize individual folders.

    Am I missing some basic understanding?

    Are there third party apps to create a simple desktop folder with ability to select the view (i.e. Large Icons, Details)?

    Thanks
    Would a taskbar toolbar serve the purpose? (Right click on taskbar > Toolbars > New toolbar & choose whatever folder you want). The views are limited to large or small icons but otherwise it fits your needs.
    Last edited by Brink; 10 Jun 2010 at 22:46. Reason: added link
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