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   robertva to jimmyjames   
   Re: uh. . .   
   21 Oct 10 22:33:43   
   
   From: robert_c72@hotmail.invalid   
      
   On 10/21/2010 8:30 PM, jimmyjames wrote:   
   > In my folders, in XP I used to have a box to the left that had. file   
   > and folder tasks, Other places and details (that also had a preview   
   > pane) Now, in my folders, all of my files are all of the way to the   
   > left. I've tried looking in the menu, but I haven't had any luck.   
   > Under "view">  explorer bar, there is search, favorites, history and   
   > folders, but none of these are what I'm looking for. I don' even know   
   > what to call the side bar is called. How do I get it back?   
   > jmmyjmz   
      
   It sounds like your Windows XP is set to "Use classic folders" when you   
   prefer "Show common tasks in folders"   
      
   Have you tried "Folder Options" on the "Tools" menu? Try selecting "Show   
   common tasks in folders" on the "General" tab.   
      
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