Solved Windows 8.1 Navigation Pane "Folders" This PC

retiredfields

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Just installed 8.1 and the "This PC" section of the navigation pane in file explorer has changed. In addition to listing the disk drives, it now lists six folders.

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This is very annoying. Anyone figure out how to remove the folders from the drive list?

Thanks
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
It just appears like they have included the Library Folders (Desktop-Documents-Videos-Pictures-Music, etc) in the main Explorer Window, but at least it can be customized.

I am still using 8, and only my Drives are listed in there. My Library Icon is on my Taskbar and I get to the Library that way. Another reason why I'll stick with 8 and pass on 8.1. Maybe I'll change my mind once the real version of 8,1 is released- But I've "Previewed" 8.1 as much as I am gong to for now.
 

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Thanks Brink . I didn't know you had a tutorial . SIW2's script works fine too . If you want to remove all the folders from both places .
j
 

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System One

  • OS
    W7 , W8 Pro x4
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Although the folders are now removed from the explorer pane, all of the folders still show up in the "save as" or "save" system dialog boxes, when saving a document or file, under "This PC". Adds to the clutter.

Did I miss something to remove those?

Thanks
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
Unfortunately , no . I have not found a way to rid the save as or save dialog of those folders . Which IMHO stinks . For me at least they are not in my face with every folder I open .
j
 

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    W7 , W8 Pro x4
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    PC/Desktop
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