Is it possible to get more screen real-estate in explorer in windows 8?

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With the new file explorer in windows-8 it seems there's less screen real-estate than there used to be, mainly because of the new ribbon interface.

Perhaps it's me, but is there a way of increasing the amount of the window dedicated to viewing the folders and files?

Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-12 13:48:39Z

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You can simply minimise the ribbon:
To always start Explorer with the ribbon in a minimised state, in Group Policy Editor (Start / Run / gpedit.msc), go to Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Explorer, double-click on Start Windows Explorer with Ribbon minimized and set it to Enabled:
There are various system file hacks that allow you to disable the ribbon completely, but I do not recommend them.

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answered Oct 23, 2012 at 11:32

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Journeyman Geek · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-23 11:32:09Z

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I suppose you are referring to the ribbon - rightclick on the top, and select minimize ribbon

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CharlieRB · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-23 11:34:00Z

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Simply press F11 to go full screen. When you want to revert back, press it again.

answered Oct 23, 2012 at 11:34

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