Use Toolbar Buttons in Classic Explorer settings when the toolbar is available on your Windows build. Rearrange only the commands you need and test each one. A missing toolbar should be diagnosed as a component or compatibility issue before editing menu settings.
What to do
- Check that Classic Explorer is installed and open its own settings dialog. Open-Shell Menu settings do not control the Explorer toolbar.
- Locate Toolbar Buttons and inspect the command list. Add or reorder a single item first so the effect is easy to identify.
- Open a fresh Explorer window in a local folder and test the command there. Some actions require a selected file or a particular folder context.
- Save the working configuration and confirm that adding buttons has not hidden important file-navigation controls at the window size you normally use.
Check the result
Each displayed button should perform its intended action without relying on a label alone. Test an action with no selection and with a file selected when appropriate.
Limits & precautions
Historical Explorer instructions may not map directly to the current Windows 11 command bar. Do not install unrelated browser or legacy IE components to make a missing toolbar appear.
Questions & answers
Where are toolbar button settings?
The project FAQ identifies Toolbar Buttons in Classic Explorer settings.
Why does a command do nothing?
Check whether it requires a selected item and whether the feature is supported by your Explorer build.
Sources & scope
Documentation checked October 30, 2026. These instructions are documentation-led, not a claim of hands-on testing on your Windows build.