By default, the new Windows Vista folder view has folder tips at the bottom of the window as well as a folder list to the left, and my personal taste, I don’t like it and have always liked the original “Windows XP” look to it, so it’s a nice simple interface. However, getting the menu bar back up with the “File, Edit, Help” menu’s is really easy to get back.

 The more lengthy and permanent way to get it back is to go to Start , Control Panel and then Folder Options. Click on the View tab at the top, and make sure the Always show menu bar in Windows Explorer option is ticked. Click on the Apply to All Folders at the top, Yes at the dialog box that comes up, Apply then OK.