Hello, I have recently moved to Windows 7 and I am on a corporate Network Domain (Windows 2008 R2 Active Directory) There are 2 issues that no one seams to be able to solve: 1. Windows Explorer - Local Folders and Files and Network Shares - We can not sort the files or folders (The Green indexing bar starts and keeps going for hours and does not return the sort order either date, file name or any other selection. The folders are Optimised for General Items, I have tried changing all of these and it makes no difference. 2. Windows Explorer - Computer and Network keeps dissappearing from the left pane and then only shows Favorites and Library with the mag glass continuosly turning, the only way to fix this is right click Windows Explorer from the task bar and select Windows Explorer. Both these issues impact all users Any help appreaciated. Martin

Hi Martin, First, please temporarily disable the third party security programs to check the issue. If the issue persists, I suggest boot in Safe Mode and Clean Boot to test this issue. Also, please check if the following registry keys are modified as the links below: How to properly remove "Network" from Windows Explorer and Save Dialog boxes? How to Remove “Computer” from Windows 7 Explorer’s Navigation Pane? Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Regards, Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.comThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights. |Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi Sabrina, Thanks for your advice, The computer within windows explorer is now stable (thanks) however I still have issues with Sorting by date / name or any other object added with a folder view. The Green Bar starts and keeps going with no change (even if left overnight) to the sort order. Any advise appreaciated Martin

Hi Sabrina, I spoke too soon, "Computer" and "Network" just dissappeared. Martin

Hi Martin, Did you execute my suggestions? Please let me know the detailed symptom and results when taking the previous steps. Regards, Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.comThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights. |Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi Martin, As this thread has been quiet for a while and I haven’t received any update and information, we assume that the issue has been resolved. At this time, we will temporary archive this thread. If the issue still persists, please feel free to reply this post directly so we will be notified to follow it up. BTW, we’d love to hear your feedback about the solution. By sharing your experience you can help other community members facing similar problems. Thanks for your understanding and efforts. Best Regards, Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support in forum. If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees, and confers no rights. |Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.