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Old 10-17-2007   #10 (permalink)
jabberwockgee


 
 

Re: Names of Program Files won't show up when the icons are 'large

I tried resetting the folders, but I'm not sure how to restart windows
explorer (I just restarted my computer). After that, there still wasn't an
option of 'Hide folder names,' unless I need to rest window explorer
explicitly.

-Aaron

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
Quote:

> Aaron
>
> What I posted in my last message is the behavior I'm seeing here.
>
> You cannot change the template on the Program Files folder (ie: Pictures and
> Video, etc) as far as I can see.
>
> Try going to Organize / Folder and Search Options / View Tab. Click the
> Reset Folders Button. Apply/OK.
>
> Restart Windows Explorer and then try my last steps.
>
> ie:
> Click the Programs Files folder in the left pane to open it. Set the View to
> Large Folders. Right click an empty spot in the right pane and select the
> View item. You should see the Hide File Names item.
>
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
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