I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate x86 RC Build 7100 on a larger HDD. I managed to figure out most tweaks from memory or from information I saved in help files. But I haven't been able to figure out how I customized Windows Explorer the way I'm used to having it. I'd like to get rid of 'Favorites', 'Libraries',and 'Homegroup' as well as add 'Control Panel'. I suspect those were registry tweaks I failed to document. Anyone know how to set that up? Also For some reason my DVD/CD-Rom drive doesn't pop up in Windows Explorer until there's a disk in it. I've never seen that one before. It's in 'Disk Management' with a drive letter assigned to it. Ideas on why this is? ThanksTS

Open Windows Explorer.Right click in the space in the left-hand pane, choose "Show all folders"Drag Control Panel to Favorites.HTH

AH... Right above the setting for expanding folders I had to reset from my last installation. Thanks!TS