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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vinay vivek
thanx a lot i was having the later problem , and is now solved ,
Ugly Bob
Thx!!! Worked for me!
Niky
Thnk u so much
Ziodedde
Yeah Buddies this work 4 me
Erick Hoepfner
Thank you so much!
I was searching for months this solution!
david
thank you so very much .......
i tried for 2 hours searching windows help but couldn't find how to turn back on and it was sooooo simple , i mean windows help couldn't just say that , i was really pissed but thanks to you i got it back on thank so very very much........
(i can't stop laughing for some reason)
david
thank you so very much .......
i tried for 2 hours searching windows help but couldn't find how to turn back on and it was sooooo simple , i mean windows help couldn't just say that , i was really pissed but thanks to you i got it back on thanks so very very much........
(i can't stop laughing for some reason)