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Discussions about the common tasks pane in Windows Explorer focus on its absence in Windows 7 compared to Windows XP. Users miss the left-side common tasks pane that provided quick access to file operations like copy, paste, and folder navigation. They seek ways to restore this feature or customize the Windows 7 Explorer to behave more like XP's, including adding toolbar buttons and setting default folder views. The common tasks pane is a recurring theme among users who prefer the XP interface for certain file management tasks.
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    Windows 7 What I miss from xp

    In windows explorer, on the left side of the screen, you had a choice of a folder tree pane, or a common task pane. I want my common task pane back! I used this all the time, and I get so frustrated without it. Is there anyway to (A). Turn this on, or (B). Get this request to the programmers...
    • wt.pm
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    • common tasks directory tree explorer feedback frustration programming request task pane user interface windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 XP file Explorer

    I love 7, (except for the library nonsense), anyway even though I am almost totally happy with 7, there are times I would prefer to use the XP explorer, or make the 7 explorer function like XP. The big thing is I want the "common task" task pane on the left side of the screen. I also want to...
    • wt.pm
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    • common tasks customization file explorer folder options toolbar user experience user preferences view settings windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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