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Is it possible to rearrange items in the Navigation pane of File Explorer in the Windows 8.1 Preview?
Currently it shows Favorites, SkyDrive, This PC, and Libraries (from top to bottom), but I would rather have them arranged just like I had it before in Windows 7 – Favorites, Libraries, Computer (or This PC).
Any clues?
They are stored in each user's profile under %USERPROFILE%\Links.
From the Start search, or Run dialog, or in Explorer (etc.) you can also get there by typing shell:links.
According to an Insider on this thread it is not possible anymore without 3rd party software, like BrainStorm.exe suggested.
You can download "OldNewExplorer" and when installing check "Show details pane on the bottom". Due to an issue you may have to enable "Launch folder windows in a separate process" inside Folder Options > View. Full credit to BrainStorm.exe for suggesting it.
However, you can add extra details with a reg hack, as suggested here. You can download the reg hack here.
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After:
Unfortunately I can't get this to work on build 1809 so I guess it does not work on newer builds.
Edit: Nice I can embed pictures now.
Best Answer
No real fix for this, but you could try pinning Libraries and C: drive ect, to your favourites, then they will always stay on top of the list. It just a temp fix thats working for me.