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Unlike Windows XP, the common tasks pane is shown at bottom in Windows Vista and Windows 7 explorer and is called "Details Pane".
Sometimes you might find that the Details Pane is no longer shown in Explorer window. I have received many e-mails asking for its solution, so here I'm posting a detailed tutorial with screenshots to re-enable missing Details Pane in Vista and 7 explorer:
Without Details pane the explorer window looks like as following:
Click on "Organize -> Layout -> Details Pane".
It'll re-enable the Details Pane:
Sometimes you might face a strange problem when the option to re-enable "Details Pane" in "Layout" menu will be missing:
Don't worry. It happens when Classic folder option is enabled in "Folder Options". Goto "Organize -> Folder and Search Options" and enable "Show preview and filters" option.
Apply it and it'll re-enable the option to show/hide Details Pane and Preview Pane.
NOTE: If you are wondering why the Details Pane is shown at top instead of bottom in the screenshots, then you can visit following tutorial:
How to Move / Show Details Pane At Top in Windows Vista Explorer?
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netbox said:
Hi There mate
Can u help me pls..
I tried all the instructions above!
But still no Details Pane menu in Organize > Layout >
is there in registry patch or any other idea..
I would be greatly appreciated Thank you!
VG said:
^^ Are you using the Aero theme or Classic theme? Also did you enable "Show preview and filters" option?
netbox said:
Im using Vista Basic Theme since my Graphic Card wont support aero..
Yeah all of the instructions above followed but details Page option in the menu of Organize >Layout > Still not showing or the option is not there!
Can this be fixed? w/o reinstalling Windows Vista again?
VG said:
Try one more thing! Type "gpedit.msc" in RUN or startmenu Search box and press Enter. It'll open a new window. Now navigate to:
User Configurations -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer
Now in right-side pane, double-click on "Turn on Classic Shell" and set its value to "Disabled".
If it doesnt help, then navigate to "Explorer Frame Pane" and double-click on "Turn off Details Pane" and set its value to "Disabled".
netbox said:
Yepey!
The Explorer Frame Pane Works for me! Thank you very very much Sir!
Your A Genius
VG said:
^^ Welcome. Which option worked for you?
netbox said:
This one works for me :
If it doesnt help, then navigate to “Explorer Frame Pane” and double-click on “Turn off Details Pane” and set its value to “Disabled”.
I really appreciated your help Sir! Thank u very much! Keep up your good work!
again Thank u!
Guang said:
Ooo thx alot really...haha i've been lookin for it for so long
nice teaching and demostration =)
VG said:
^^ I'm glad it helped you.
Jim said:
Thanks buddy, worked like a champ!!