How do I tell Explorer which parts of the Explorer window to display?

Start by opening an Explorer window:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click the name of your Personal folder, Documents, Pictures, Music, Games, or Computer.
  3. An Explorer window opens.

Select the parts you want to display:

  1. Click Organize on the Command bar. A menu appears.
  2. Click Layout. A submenu appears.
  3. Click to select all the options you want to appear in the Explorer window. Choose from Menu Bar, Details Pane, Preview Pane, and Navigation Pane.

Note: Choosing Menu Bar causes the menu to permanently display.