Windows Explorer Setup Problem with Win98SE

Claude Balls

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Dec 16, 2007, 7:56:02 PM12/16/07

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This is an ongoing problem -- I deleted the original thread thinking it was solved....

Opening Windows Explorer on Win98SE... In the past I see a list of folders on the left panel, and subfolders on the right. My PC burped and now I only have the panel on the right. I have tried View > Explorer Bar > Folders... This toggles between one and two panels, but the left panel is always blank.

Also, under Tools > Folder Options, I don't see any applicable controls.

I have a feeling this is a minor task, but I can't figure it out.

Thanks.

Claude

PS -- Some fine fellow gave me a suggestion on how to correct this but it didn't work and I didn't keep the thread going.

Graham W

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Dec 16, 2007, 9:03:57 PM12/16/07

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"Claude Balls" <no...@no.where> wrote in message
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Thanks.

Claude

Try pressing F5 when the left panel is showing.

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glee

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Dec 16, 2007, 9:03:30 PM12/16/07

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"All Folders" pane missing or Windows Explorer is blank
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192315

This behavior may occur if the ExplorerBar value in the following registry key is
damaged:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Delete the key named "Main", and reboot.
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Claude Balls

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Dec 17, 2007, 6:34:58 PM12/17/07

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Thanks, but F5 had no effect.

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Claude Balls

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Dec 17, 2007, 6:34:58 PM12/17/07

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Thanks, Glen, but I'm not comfortable messing with the registry. What
if I reinstall Windows?

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glee

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Dec 17, 2007, 11:50:04 PM12/17/07

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Reinstall Windows? Why? That will not touch that Registry key, so it will not
likely accomplish anything except messing up the rest of your system.

You actually should not delete that entire "Main" key....you should only need to
delete the ExplorerBar value.

If you send me a valid email address, I can send you a .reg file that you can run,
which will delete that value without you having to go into the Registry editor at
all. Send a valid email address, to glen.vee at gmail dot com

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Claude Balls

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Dec 18, 2007, 4:40:33 AM12/18/07

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Thanks, Glen. I send you an email.

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glee

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Dec 18, 2007, 2:28:44 PM12/18/07

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I didn't receive one.....check that you typed the address correctly.
glen dot vee @ gmail dot com

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Claude Balls

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Dec 18, 2007, 3:29:08 PM12/18/07

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Yes, I mistyped it. You can send to me here.... but please remove your
hat first...

claudeballsj...@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Claude

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glee

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Dec 23, 2007, 12:53:36 AM12/23/07

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Did the edit I emailed you help with your problem?

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Claude Balls

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Dec 28, 2007, 3:55:56 AM12/28/07

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Many thanks, Glen, but I just reinstalled Win98 before I checked your
message. That cleared up the problem. Thanks for taking the time to
help.

Claude

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