How to Disable Menubar in Windows Vista and 7 Explorer?



In Windows Vista and 7, "Menubar" in Windows Explorer is disabled by default but you can enable it from "Organize -> Layout -> Menu Bar" option in Explorer.

Sometimes users face a very strange problem, no matter what option they choose the menubar is always displayed. Even they uncheck the option to show menubar, it doesnt work and they find no way to disable the menubar in Explorer.

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If you are also one of those ppl who are facing this problem, then you have come to the right place. It happens when you disable "Show preview and filters" option.

Don't worry, just follow these simple steps and you'll be able to enable / disable menubar in Explorer:

Method A

1. Open My Computer and goto "Organize -> Folder and Search Options".

2. Now enable "Show preview and filters" option as shown in following screenshot:

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3. Apply it and your problem will be solved.

Method B

1. Type sysdm.cpl in RUN or startmenu search box and press Enter.

2. Now goto "Advanced" tab and click on "Settings" button in "Performance" section.

3. Now enable "Show preview and filters in folder" option as shown in following screenshot:

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4. Apply it and it'll fix the problem.



This article was posted in Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Windows Vista.

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  • Jusil164

    VG Do you have other solutions? I done it many many times but still I can't remove the menu bar. Please.. Help me! I want to remove that bulls**t menu bar! Please help me! Thank you very much in advanced.!

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