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Thread Author: smokie	Replies: 26

New Fri 9 Sep 16 10:05   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Or maybe it's not Explorer, but maybe My Computer. If I do Windows key E I get up one of the above, ahev done it for eayrs. Until recently, at the top of the list were my One Drive, Google Drive and some other buits which I can't remember. Now they have disappeared. The list looks somehow less "pleasant". I must have changed the View somehow but I think I've tried all the options and I can't get them back. Any ideas please? Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 12:01   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - devonite

When I press Windows/E on my comp all I get is: A quick access list to frequent folders - Downloads, pictures, documents, Homegroup etc Then a further list comprising: This PC, Downloads, Pictures, Local Disk C, network and Homegroup. no mention of One-Drive or Cloud! Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 12:53   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Yep that's what I now get but above This Computer and below the other bits were my cloud drives. (I also have my NAS mapped as the Z drive and I'm sure Z drive showed as a local drive in My Computer instead of or as well as being under Network drive with it's name) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 13:42   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

FWIW I just noted that the Save dialogue (e.g. from Word) still shows the folders etc in the "old" style. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 15:29   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - devonite

Have you recently installed the Anniversary edition of win10? - according to a Microsoft "What's changed" piece I found Googling there was this: We have made changes to OneDrive, - OneDrive users will be happy to know that they can now search all their files–both files on the PC and files stored online in OneDrive–from the Start menu. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 16:54   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

No, funnily enough I did spend a few minutes trying to force it but gave up. Still on Version 1511 (OS Build 10586, 545). The Anniversary build is 14393.xxx I believe. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 16:59   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Oh!! Found it!! I'd turned off the Navigation Pane. The bit I'd lost is headed Quick Access. Thanks :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 16:55   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Stuartli

As pointed out, One Drive and Google Drive are listed in the Start menu in the Anniversary version. Latest Windows 10 version (before Anniversary update) is 1607 (14393.105) Last edited by: Stuartli on Fri 9 Sep 16 at 16:59 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 18:01   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Stuartli

Forgot to point out that File Explorer and Settings icons can be found in the left hand column after left clicking on the Start button. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 9 Sep 16 19:49   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Keyboard shortcuts are soooo much quicker though :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 00:13   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Stuartli

>> Keyboard shortcuts are soooo much quicker though :-)>> It's one click to the icons...... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 07:57   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Yes but you have to put your hand on the mouse and move the pointer to the right position first.. Are you saying for instance you always use the mouse on an "OK/Cancel" screen, when the OK button has focus? That usually involves taking one hand off the keyboard, putting it on the mouse. moving the pointer over the required box then clicking on it. On the keyboard, just hit Return, or Tab Return I'm not saying it's best for everything but the keyboard is much quicker for many things. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 08:20   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - sooty123

You make using a mouse sound exhausting. ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 08:30   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

If you watch some people, it is!! A great invention but so clumsy!! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 08:43   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - sooty123

Not seen anyone slumped over their desk, exhausted from using the mouse too much. But there's time yet. ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 10:01   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Yes, yes, I get what you are saying. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 13:28   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Stuartli

>>Yes but you have to put your hand on the mouse and move the pointer to the right position first..>> I really can't believe you posted that comment and the follow up sentences if you had seriously thought about it first...:-) I say that as a touch typist....:-) :-) The only short cuts I use are, as already suggested by others, the C and P, along with Shift to highlight a word or sentences as necessary and C + P or C and + or -. Last edited by: Stuartli on Sat 10 Sep 16 at 13:30 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 13:48   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

So when you want to open Explorer do you really grab the mouse, move it to the menu, click to open the menus, scroll to the right place then click? Surely Windows key E is quicker? (I suppose that's a bad example as you will often be using the mouse for the next operation). When you get a pre-populated drop down, do you use the mouse to scroll down the list to your required entry, or type the initial letter then use the enter key? I find that latter much quicker. Horses for courses I suppose. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 15:02   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Stuartli

>>I find that latter much quicker. Horses for courses I suppose.>> Or each to his own. Just because you go a certain route doesn't mean that everyone else should do so as well. Like changing gear, the use of a mouse is instinctive to me and not surprising after well into a double figure period in years doing so. I also use a mouse with a laptop as well as I find it quicker and more convenient than an often over sensitive touch pad....:-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 10:43   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Bromptonaut

>> Keyboard shortcuts are soooo much quicker though :-) Always use Ctrl P to print from Word and Shift/Insert to paste. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 11:09   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - rtj70

CTRL C to copy. CTRL V to paste. CTRL X to cut. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 11:54   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - Slidingpillar

CTRL C to copy. CTRL V to paste. CTRL X to cut. The only keyboard shortcuts I use, and I use them a lot. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 20:48   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - VxFan

>> CTRL C to copy. CTRL V to paste. CTRL X to cut. And in certain applications, Ctrl Z to undo typing Ctrl Y to redo typing (if you've undone it) Ctrl P to print Ctrl A to select all text Ctrl F to find something Ctrl W to close down a web page. Last edited by: VxFan on Sat 10 Sep 16 at 20:48 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 20:58   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - rtj70

In MS Word if you have TOC and other references/fields that need updating, then: CTRL A F9 Should sort it out. Maybe need to do headers/footers separately. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 10 Sep 16 23:44   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - smokie

Alt F4 to close a window. Windows key R to run a programme, Ctrl A to Select All, Alt Tab to switch windows, Ctrl B for Bold, Ctrl I for italics. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 12 Sep 16 18:43   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - No FM2R

I don't see key combinations and mouse usage as an either/or situation, or a religious issue. I know both, I use which ever suits me at any particular moment, and that can be either. And use of a mouse cannot be instinctive. Intuitive perhaps, but very little is instinctive for a modern human being. And I guess I first used a mouse on a Digital workstation which I suppose must have been around 1989 or thereabouts. A mouse and a keyboard aren't the most complimentary of partners. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 12 Sep 16 19:53   Win 10 - Explorer view, cloud drives gone - rtj70

The mouse I first used was probably on a BBC Model B in around 1986? I developed a WYSIWYG application with graphics (pop over style), hyperlinks and all sorts for my O level computing project. So it might have started in 1985. Soon after had an Atari ST at home. Using SUN 3 workstations at university in 1989. Last edited by: rtj70 on Mon 12 Sep 16 at 19:54 Reply to this message | Report message