Windows 10 Classic Mode: Bringing Back the Good Old Days

Are you tired of the modern look and feel of Windows 10's File Explorer? Do you miss the simplicity and familiarity of Windows Explorer from previous versions of Windows? If so, you're in luck! There are ways to bring back the classic mode on your Windows 10 device. In this article, we'll explore how to set up OneDrive to sync files across all your devices, customize folder and file view options in Windows Explorer, and more.

First things first, let's talk about OneDrive. This cloud storage service allows you to access your files from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection. To get started, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 10 device.

2. Click on the 'Accounts' option and select 'OneDrive'.

3. Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.

4. Make sure the toggle switch next to 'Sync files' is turned on.

Once you've set up OneDrive, you can access your files from any device with an internet connection. You can also customize folder and file view options in Windows Explorer by following these steps:

1. Open File Explorer on your Windows 10 device.

2. Click on the 'View' tab and select 'Options'.

3. In the Folder Options window, click on the 'View' tab.

4. Under 'Folder views', uncheck the box next to 'Show all folders'.

You can also customize folder and file view options by using the 'Windows Explorer' settings in the Settings app. To do this:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 10 device.

2. Click on the 'Personalization' option.

3. Select 'Themes' from the left menu.

4. Under 'Theme', select 'Customize theme'.

5. In the Customize theme window, click on the 'Folder views' tab.

6. Uncheck the box next to 'Show all folders'.

These are just a few ways you can customize folder and file view options in Windows Explorer. You can also explore other customization options by right-clicking on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar and selecting 'Properties'. From there, you can change the icon, toolbars, and more.

In addition to customizing folder and file view options, you can also bring back the classic look and feel of Windows Explorer using a free tool called OldNewExplorer. This tool allows you to restore the classic Windows Explorer layout and features in Windows 10. To use it:

1. Download the OldNewExplorer tool from the official website.

2. Extract the files to a folder on your device.

3. Run the OldNewExplorerCfg.exe file.

4. Follow the prompts to configure the tool.

Once you've installed OldNewExplorer, you can access the classic Windows Explorer layout and features by right-clicking on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar and selecting 'OldNewExplorer'.

In conclusion, bringing back the classic mode on your Windows 10 device is possible with a few simple steps. By setting up OneDrive to sync files across all your devices, customizing folder and file view options in Windows Explorer, and using OldNewExplorer to restore the classic look and feel of Windows Explorer, you can get back the familiarity and simplicity of older versions of Windows.

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