In Windows explorer(file manager)left pane (the directory
tree) All I want is....
for the left pane/window to show the contents of the
C:\drive and what hangs below it, such as the existence of
all the subdirectories and D;\, e;\ etc.
I do not want to see the useless "My Documents," "printers,"
"unused desktop shortcuts," etc. and the rest of these
irrelevant sub-directories (folders). I do want to
immediately see when I invoke the file manager the main
sub-directories including "program files," "windows," and
all other c:\etc.
Additionally, when I expand my network connections, there
are a myriad of listings/paths. These are historical since
most of the time, the other computers are off line. I want
Windows to stop building up this list. I am quite content to
use (Lan)\entire network\MS Windows Network. How do I get XP
to give me what I want in file manager? Thank you.

"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
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In Windows explorer(file manager)left pane (the directory tree) All I want
is....
for the left pane/window to show the contents of the C:\drive and what
hangs below it, such as the existence of all the subdirectories and D;\,
e;\ etc.
I do not want to see the useless "My Documents," "printers," "unused
desktop shortcuts," etc. and the rest of these irrelevant sub-directories
(folders).

And why might they be "irrelevant"? Do you not HAVE any Documents?
Have you tried dragging the Folders pane divider upwards so that the
favorites pane disappears?

I do want to immediately see when I invoke the file manager the main
sub-directories including "program files," "windows," and all other c:\etc.

Why? What do you DO with them?

Gordon wrote:
"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
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In Windows explorer(file manager)left pane (the directory tree) All I
want is....
for the left pane/window to show the contents of the C:\drive and what
hangs below it, such as the existence of all the subdirectories and
D;\, e;\ etc.
I do not want to see the useless "My Documents," "printers," "unused
desktop shortcuts," etc. and the rest of these irrelevant
sub-directories (folders).

And why might they be "irrelevant"? Do you not HAVE any Documents?
Have you tried dragging the Folders pane divider upwards so that the
favorites pane disappears?

I do want to immediately see when I invoke the file manager the main
sub-directories including "program files," "windows," and all other
c:\etc.

Why? What do you DO with them?




Thanks for the response.

Of course I have documents, thousands of them, and photos,
and downloads too. But these are not filed under "my
Documents." I use my own directory structure, not Microsoft's.

Dragging the folders pane bar upward simply reveals the
contents of my username subdirectory. My C:\ drive is still
at the bottom of the list and must be expanded to show the
actual directory tree. The rest above it is part of the
clutter I wish to eliminate, along with the network listing
clutter.

I asked a simple question about how to do something. My
reason for wanting this help seems totally irrelevant. If
you know how I can do this, please assist. If you do not
know how to accomplish what I request, kindly allow those
with more knowledge to assist.

This group is for Vista, not XP.


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"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
...
In Windows explorer(file manager)left pane (the directory tree) All I want
is....
for the left pane/window to show the contents of the C:\drive and what
hangs below it, such as the existence of all the subdirectories and D;\,
e;\ etc.
I do not want to see the useless "My Documents," "printers," "unused
desktop shortcuts," etc. and the rest of these irrelevant sub-directories
(folders). I do want to immediately see when I invoke the file manager the
main sub-directories including "program files," "windows," and all other
c:\etc.
Additionally, when I expand my network connections, there are a myriad of
listings/paths. These are historical since most of the time, the other
computers are off line. I want Windows to stop building up this list. I am
quite content to use (Lan)\entire network\MS Windows Network. How do I get
XP to give me what I want in file manager? Thank you.

Dave wrote:
This group is for Vista, not XP.


My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in
the directory tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe
it above remains the same. I run two vista computers and
wish to clean up this clutter in them. I'll repost the
question in an XP group for an XP answer, but would like a
Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.

"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
This group is for Vista, not XP.


My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in the directory
tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe it above remains the same.
I run two vista computers and wish to clean up this clutter in them. I'll
repost the question in an XP group for an XP answer, but would like a
Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.


Why not just disable the navigation pane? That gives you a pane with just
your drives in it....you did try that?

In Vista, you can change the items in the Favorite Links (top section), or
cover it up by dragging the dividing line up.
But I don't think you can change the Folders section.


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"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
This group is for Vista, not XP.


My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in the directory
tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe it above remains the same.
I run two vista computers and wish to clean up this clutter in them. I'll
repost the question in an XP group for an XP answer, but would like a
Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.

Gordon wrote:
"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
...
Dave wrote:
This group is for Vista, not XP.


My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in the
directory tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe it above
remains the same. I run two vista computers and wish to clean up this
clutter in them. I'll repost the question in an XP group for an XP
answer, but would like a Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.


Why not just disable the navigation pane? That gives you a pane with
just your drives in it....you did try that?
How do I disable the navigation panel? That might do it!

Dave wrote:
In Vista, you can change the items in the Favorite Links (top section),
or cover it up by dragging the dividing line up.
But I don't think you can change the Folders section.


Thanks,
Gordon previously suggested that, but, as you note, it does
not achieve my goal.

Organize - Layout
unselect Navigation Pane


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"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
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Gordon wrote:
"Dr. DOS" wrote in message
...
Dave wrote:
This group is for Vista, not XP.


My error. However, with the exception of the multi-panes in the
directory tree, the problem of the clutter as I describe it above
remains the same. I run two vista computers and wish to clean up this
clutter in them. I'll repost the question in an XP group for an XP
answer, but would like a Vista answer from this group.
Thank you.


Why not just disable the navigation pane? That gives you a pane with just
your drives in it....you did try that?
How do I disable the navigation panel? That might do it!