Remove DLNA Servers from Explorer Navigation Pane


  1. Posts : 99
    Windows 10
       #1

    Remove DLNA Servers from Explorer Navigation Pane


    Win10 19044.1645

    It shouldnt be this hard to get an efficient explorer to ones taste but apparently it is. I've used all reg files in here to get rid of the clutter but some still remains. Funnily, this worked until a week or so ago when an update must have reset a lot of the reg changes and all the annoyances came back.

    Now I'm left with only 2 I cannot kill.

    How to I get rid of the DLNA servers showing up in the navigation pane (just under This PC)? Specifically, my Sonos speakers (who really, really, really are no DLNA devices to begin with). They're all listed with their IP address and Name and just take up vertical space. I do not really want to disable a service (like UPNP detection for example), I just want those entries gone and they can still be listed under Network, I dont mind.
    Found this DLNA Media Servers - Add or Remove in Windows 8 This PC | Windows 8 Help Forums (eightforums.com) but it's for 8 and a bit old. Still viable?

    The other one is Desktop Folders showing up in the navigation pane at the end below Recycle Bin. Dont need them, dont want them, be gone! Any idea how I change that behavior?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,734
    Windows 10
       #2

    File Explorer > View > Options V > Change folder and search options > View Tab

    Scroll down to the bottom of Advanced settings: > Navigation pane > Untick box for "Show all folders"

    Apply > OK

    It is as simple as that and it reduces the stuff under This PC.

    No need for complex registry edits.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 99
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thanks mate, that works just fine. although now I don't know what exactly this would have removed because I've already applied all the reg entries, I'll test it out next time!
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:03.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums