Solution: Windows Explorer Folders Pane Grayed Out in Windows 2000, XP and 2003



Sometimes Windows XP, 2000 and 2003 users face a strange problem, the Folders Pane in Windows Explorer becomes grayed out e.g. disabled. It doesnt show the folder tree:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/vishaal_here/Explorer_Pane_Not_Visible.jpg

To fix this problem, download following .ZIP file, extract it and then run the extracted .REG file. It'll ask for confirmation, accept it:

folders_pane_grayed_out_in_windows_explorer_fix

Now try to open Windows Explorer again and it'll start showing the folder tree:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/vishaal_here/Explorer_Pane_Visible.jpg

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7 Comments

  • This does not work in windows 2000!

  • Hey Vishal, watz up buddy :smile:
    I want to creat d tab for hibernaton at d place where we c standby, restart& turn off tabs while turning off d PC how can i do dat.
    Also plz tell me do u hv any tutes on Group Policy or u planning to write one.

  • VG

    ^^ You can take a look at following tutorial:

    http://www.askvg.com/enable-hibernate-button-in-shutdown-dialog-box-in-windows-xp/

  • Thnx i gonna try dis now :smile:
    By d way wat abt tutes on Group Policy & SAM :?:
    Hv u written abt it and if not den can u tell me d best place where i can find it.

  • VG

    ^^ Nope. I have not written any tutorial on Group policy yet.

  • My pbl is xp instalation main blue screĂȘn aati hai.

  • VG

    ^^ Hi Piyush

    Can you be more specific about your problem? When do you see the blue screen? While setup starts copying files? Pls give more details.

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