Chapter 34. Troubleshooting Files and Folders

Troubleshooting Folders, Files, and Shortcuts

This section discusses some common problems and their solutions for working with files and folders in Windows Explorer. Remember, Windows Explorer is the program that opens whenever you open any folder. You don't need to specifically open Windows Explorer from the All Programs menu.

The Menu bar is missing from Explorer

Microsoft moved the most used functions to the different toolbars in Windows Explorer. Not all of the functionality appears on the toolbars, though. As mentioned in Chapter 28 under "Windows Explorer components," you can temporarily bring back the menu bar by tapping the Alt key.

If you want the menu to show up on a more permanent basis, do so by selecting Organize

The Menu bar is missing from Explorer

Where is the Up button to navigate to the parent folder?

There is no Up button in Windows 7's Explorer. To go to the parent of the current folder, click its name in the address bar. Or click the arrow to the left of the current folder's name and choose a folder from there.

What happened to the Folders List?

The Folders list is in the Navigation pane. If the Navigation pane isn't visible, click Organize and choose Layout

Slide Show is not available as an option in the Explorer toolbar

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