Reset File Explorer Navigation Pane Width to Default contains the registry files to restore the File Explorer Navigation Pane to the default width. You can also do this by deleting a registry key, as explained in our tutorial.

Windows File Explorer has many features and options, including the ability to size the window and navigation pane to any size you need. What it lacks is an option to set the File Explorer width to the default size. Until now.

Download Reset File Explorer Navigation Pane Width to Default and extract Reset Navigation Pane Width to Default.reg.

Double-click Reset Navigation Pane Width to Default.reg.

Click Yes when prompted by User Account Control.
Click Yes when prompted by Registry Editor.

Click OK when prompted by the Registry Editor.

Open or restart File Explorer.

Similar:

MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks

How to Reset and Clear Frequent Places and Recent Items in Windows 10

How to Reset Folder View Settings in Windows 10

3 Ways to Restart File Explorer Without Rebooting

Disable Quick Access, Recent Files, Favorite Folders, and Other File Explorer Tips

How to Show or Hide the File Explorer Status Bar in Windows 10

7 Ways to Show, Hide or Diagnose the 'Show Ribbon Option' in Windows 10 File Explorer

How to Show or Hide File Name Extensions in File Explorer Context Menu