How to get rid of side-bar in Explorer

does anyone know how to get rid of the sidebar that is present on the left when you have a folder open?

I've attached a screen shot of what I mean.

There are two ways that i know of.

One is to find a shellstyle that is 'invisible'. I believe there is one packeged with Milqu by Kavin.

The other is to go to folder options>general>tasks and choose 'use windows classic folder' However, that makes a border around the window that can look ugly depending on your visual style.

You can also install FindeXer if you wish to make it more like Finder.

#437009

Well....you can make it a tree instead. Click the Folder Icon in the toolbar (to the right of search). That'd be your options in windows.

#437010

Thanks! I'll look around for a shellstyle

#437021

Edit: Should have read the comments more clearly. Nrossow already said how...

#437144

I know, but I think that an "invisible" shell style would look more sleek than doing that other thing.. wouldn't it? Cause it would customize the look of the folder aswell..

#437150

I included a link to a Visual Style that comes with an invisible shellstyle.

#437300

Try this:

Control Panel --> System --> Advanced Tab --> Performance Settings --> Use Common Tasks in Folders (uncheck it)

You can find the System Window by clicking Properties on My Computer

Hope this is what you want!

#437567

Thanks! Yeah, I've sorted it out now.

#437576

There's a invisible sheel style in the super popular area o4 too.

#438857