Web View Bar Is Not Visible in a Folder Window (291102)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
This article was previously published under Q291102

SYMPTOMS

The Web View bar (with Tasks, Other Places, and Details sections) may not be visible in a folder window, even though the Enable Web Content In Folders option is selected under Folder Options.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs under the following circumstances:
  • If the Folder tree is enabled in a folder window.
  • If the window is not wide enough to show both the Web View bar and the file list at the same time.

RESOLUTION

To display the Web View bar, use one of the following methods:
  • Disable the Folder tree. To do so, in Windows Explorer, point to Explorer Bar on the View menu, and then click Folders.
  • Increase the horizontal width of the folder window.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB291102
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