minimize open folders in Windows Explore

gilloz

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When I open my Windows Explore in Vista by right clicking the Start button and clicking on Explore, the Navigation pane opens up with multiple folders expanded as oppose to only showing the minimum folders like only computer, C local drive , D drive and any optical drives. How can I configure my navigation pane to the most minimal folders shown?
BTW, I am working on my neighbor's computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    A/A Direct Builders
    CPU
    Intel E8500
    Motherboard
    Asus P5N-D
    Memory
    GSkill 8GB PC6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX 9600 GSO 764 MB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2 ea. 320GB SATA II 7200RPM W.D.
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 610W SLI
    Case
    NZXT Tempest
    Cooling
    6 fans(120mm)
    Keyboard
    Logitech 3000 Combo
    Mouse
    Logitech Laser 610
    Internet Speed
    3 Mbps
To see the drives you should left click the start then left click computer
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD
    1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp
    1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset.
    Only ever used a laptop.
    Also use USB Freeview TV Card
    Lenovo Docking Station
    External Speakers
    Other bits a pieces as needed
OK, but that is only a work around, unless this is an inherent problem in Vista. I am aware of the Computer or My Computer method, but I was looking for it right clicking the Start button method.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    A/A Direct Builders
    CPU
    Intel E8500
    Motherboard
    Asus P5N-D
    Memory
    GSkill 8GB PC6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX 9600 GSO 764 MB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2 ea. 320GB SATA II 7200RPM W.D.
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 610W SLI
    Case
    NZXT Tempest
    Cooling
    6 fans(120mm)
    Keyboard
    Logitech 3000 Combo
    Mouse
    Logitech Laser 610
    Internet Speed
    3 Mbps
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