For some strange stupid reason (who am I kidding!), when you change Folders options for Explorer Bar (View > Explorer Bar > Folders ) for a folder and then even if you try to make it permanent (Tools > Folder Options > View > Folder Views > Apply to All Folders ), it doesn't stick, and the next time you open any folder the Explorer Bar isn't there.
Very annoying (or, very Microsoft.)
The workaround is this:
- Tools > Folder Options > Tasks > Use Windows Classic Folders (radio buttoned.)
- OK
- Tools > Folder Options > File Types > Registered File Types
- Select (NONE) Folder
- Click Advanced
- Actions > Highlight explore
- Click button Select Default
- Click OK
Get on with your life then give a silent piece of thanks to Mr Gates Junior.