No ribbon in File Explorer

garbanzo

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I use an alternative file manager so I don't run explorer.exe very often. But today I had a need to, and when I opened it, I found that the ribbon interface was missing.

Any ideas what might be going on?

The file manager I use does take over all file and folder operations by default, but even turning off the "Explorer replacement" option, the ribbon remains missing...
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hi Garbanzo, welcome to the Eight Forums.

Unselect Minimize the ribbon as shown here:

2013-06-04_015034.png


Kari
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
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    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
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    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
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    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
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I believe that is because of your Explorer replacement. That window is not the normal Windows 8 File Explorer window, missing parts are essential Explorer tools needing some registry editing to not to show them.

I guess it's a choice you have to make, use your replacement and lose some features of the original or settle with native Explorer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
I'll check with the devs of Directory Opus, but I'm not certain that's the cause...

Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Directory Opus devs confirm that their app is not to blame.

The only other apps I have installed that might alter system settings to this extent are Start8 and ModernMix, both from Stardock. But neither has any reason to disable the ribbon UI of explorer.exe :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Try safe mode. If it's fine, then third party apps are to blame (use msconfig to disable third party apps and services one by one or in groups).

Otherwise
1. Run sfc /scannow and post zipped \Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
2. Does you installation ISO checksum match the original ISO checksum?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
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