How do I restore XP Look and feel for folders? any suggestions?

[bill]

I loaded winXP upgrade, from a WIN98 OS that had the Active Desktop
Deactivated.
The new screens had the new XP look with all of the folders having the blue
side
panels, with graphic areas on the side. Somehow, this new xp view has been
changed back to classic view. All folders appear as if they were
pre-upgraded without active desktop.

I went into Tools, then Folder Options, The "tasks" selection has the "Show
common tasks in folders" greyed out and the "Use Windows Classic Folders" as
the only item that can be selected.

I select restore defaults, but all it does is move the radio button to the
"show common tasks in folders" but it doesn't actually change any of the
settings.

I just want to get the windows back to normal (What XP should Look Like).

Any suggestions?

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Bill,

Perhaps this is the spot you're looking for:

Right-Click your Start button, click on the Start Menu tab,
select the "Start Menu" choice, and then click Apply / OK.

This will restore the XP look and feel to your system.

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| I loaded winXP upgrade, from a WIN98 OS that had the Active Desktop
| Deactivated.
| The new screens had the new XP look with all of the folders having the blue
| side
| panels, with graphic areas on the side. Somehow, this new xp view has been
| changed back to classic view. All folders appear as if they were
| pre-upgraded without active desktop.
|
| I went into Tools, then Folder Options, The "tasks" selection has the "Show
| common tasks in folders" greyed out and the "Use Windows Classic Folders" as
| the only item that can be selected.
|
| I select restore defaults, but all it does is move the radio button to the
| "show common tasks in folders" but it doesn't actually change any of the
| settings.
|
| I just want to get the windows back to normal (What XP should Look Like).
|
| Any suggestions?
|
|