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I've already removed the Folders from This PC a couple of times. But I guess after some Windows Updates, these folder return!

Is there a solution that these folders remain removed or hidden (under This PC and also in the left hierarchical menu)?

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    Its to be expected that major updates like 8.1, 8.1 Update 1, 8.x Update X will regenerate these registry keys. You could in theory change the permissions on the registry key, but its much easier to just delete the keys, after major updates. – Ramhound Jul 02 '14 at 12:36
  • I also noticed when having LUA completely turned off in registry, the folders returns on each and every restart... Don't have a problem with windows 8.1, that would be the only one. BTW Windows 10 looks super amazing! – Pierre Dec 21 '14 at 19:30
  • Do these other, CLSID registry changes also disappear after updates? It's worth a try. – e-motiv Aug 24 '15 at 15:28
  • I've spent another hour searching for this. No solution anywhere. – e-motiv Sep 06 '15 at 11:26
  • Microsoft itself give a arrogant answer as "this is an integral part of windows" as if not wanting them THERE is the same as not wanting them at ALL. Typically M$. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-files/permanently-remove-folders-desktop-documents/f0124643-931a-4456-9408-c2d4d5803efb?auth=1 – e-motiv Sep 06 '15 at 11:42

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Use the Tool OldNewExplorer, which manipulates shell settings to make Windows Explorer look like Windows 7.

It also makes it so patches can't restore the new look again.

screenshot of explorer after tool used

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