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That wasn't a put down response. That was an honest answer to an honest question.
You are free to ask questions all you want. You asked why, I asked why not.
People have their preferences, that was my only point, not to put you down.
I don't use smilies very often, but here's one to try to help lighten the mood.
@ Ztrucker
I use Classic Shell because
MS fixed something from XP that was not broken
- these images are from my browser/email laptop (exactly as it is setup)
ClassicShell Start menu
- settings window/dialog is simple and logical, easily accessible
- compact -- less real estate
- win-key > hotkey to open target (no mouse RSI)
- I can use win-key + hotkeys with my eyes shut (cannot do that with a mouse)
- "Search" is visible
- Start > Programs is optional (if I need it) about once a fortnight
- Desktop is Win-key+0 ... no mouse chase to right hand corner of screen (a long way on 27" monitors)
Desktop is a shortcut to a .scf file in Programs folder, independent of default desktop-shortcut on desktop- shut-down is a menu -- no risk of accidental shut-down
- settings can be saved and transferred to other PCs
- I am using AutoCad all day (on other PCs) ... enough mousing for me
Default Start menu
- a lot of wasted, empty grey space
- MS decides order of "Programs" combobox list not me
- cannot be dragged to resize smaller
- to access my busy targets is a two step process
- to access my busy targets requires ... Programs(click) > Scroll > ... but list is in no logical order
- to access a target on a menu requires ... Programs(click) > Scroll > Menu(click) > target click
- "Search" is somewhere else
- "Run" is somewhere else (I know about Win-Key+R)
- MS stuff program folders onto "default" Programs menu that are not listed on classic-start
eg, Adobe, Belarc adviser... and then all the crud red-outlined
Parodoxes
- my wife refuses to use the start menu, she prefers desktop shortcuts on her rig (I don't get it )
Classic Explorer
- I use it because it is there
- I can add custom commands to the classic toolbar
BUT...
- WinExplorer is limited (but essential for some obscure settings)
- I use commercial Xplorer2 for dual result panes and incredible versatility (pinned to taskbar)
I notice previous posts in this thread with-no-problems are on 64bit
My problem is on this 32bit laptop.Toshiba Satellite C665 (15½ inch screen)My 64bit rig works correctly as everyone else is reporting.
OS:= Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), sp1 (Build 7601) OEM
UI:=Classic Shell Start + Classic Explorer
Windows Indexing = disabled
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In Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown I had to delete the old graphics driver and replace it with an upgrade.
But during the uninstall process I could not use "Driver Sweeper" (recommended at the time) because of adware in Driver Sweeper and potential risks.
I wonder if residual driver "stuff" might have a bearing on my current Windows Explorer problem ?
(For some history see Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown ... post #14 and later ... and ultimate resolution)
I am at a loss