Remove "Favourite Links" in Windows explorer?

ET3D · 02-28-2008

Hi. This is my first post, so I figure a short introduction is in order. I'm a Vista noob. I had Vista since it was out, but never used it much. I have it installed on a second disk, alongside XP. I'll be starting to use it more now (thanks to a new DX10 card I want to use), so I have some basic questions. I'm using Vista SP1. Okay, now to the question:

Windows explorer in Vista has a "Favorite Links" panel at the top left. I currently don't see the need for it, and would like to make it go away, so that the folder tree has more space. How do I do that?

Thanks!

**Brink** · 02-28-2008

Hi ET3D,

Welcome to Vista x64 Forums.

This will show you how to hide the Favorite Links section so all you will see is the Folders section.

Favorite Links - Hide

Shawn

ET3D · 02-28-2008

Thanks a lot for the reply. I like the solution. It's easy and makes me trust Vista more.

**Brink** · 02-28-2008

Your welcome ET3D.

Shawn

lakers3408 · 03-18-2008

Thanks good tip, what I would like to know is how to get rid of the "Folders" pane?... Just have a full IE with no pane at all. Is there a way to put a "Folders" tab next to "Organize" "Views" " Burns"?

TIA

02-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
ET3D Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Vista Ultimate x64 2 posts Rep Power: 5	Remove "Favourite Links" in Windows explorer? Hi. This is my first post, so I figure a short introduction is in order. I'm a Vista noob. I had Vista since it was out, but never used it much. I have it installed on a second disk, alongside XP. I'll be starting to use it more now (thanks to a new DX10 card I want to use), so I have some basic questions. I'm using Vista SP1. Okay, now to the question: Windows explorer in Vista has a "Favorite Links" panel at the top left. I currently don't see the need for it, and would like to make it go away, so that the folder tree has more space. How do I do that? Thanks!
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02-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
Brink Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 16,649 posts Texas, USA Rep Power: 150	Re: Remove "Favourite Links" in Windows explorer? Hi ET3D, Welcome to Vista x64 Forums. This will show you how to hide the Favorite Links section so all you will see is the Folders section. Favorite Links - Hide Shawn
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02-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
ET3D Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Vista Ultimate x64 2 posts Rep Power: 5	Re: Remove "Favourite Links" in Windows explorer? Thanks a lot for the reply. I like the solution. It's easy and makes me trust Vista more.
My System Specs

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Brink Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 16,649 posts Texas, USA Rep Power: 150	Re: Remove "Favourite Links" in Windows explorer? Your welcome ET3D. Shawn
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03-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
lakers3408 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Vista Ultimate 32 1 posts Rep Power: 5	Re: Remove "Favourite Links" in Windows explorer? Thanks good tip, what I would like to know is how to get rid of the "Folders" pane?... Just have a full IE with no pane at all. Is there a way to put a "Folders" tab next to "Organize" "Views" " Burns"? TIA
My System Specs

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