Is it possible to get more screen real-estate in explorer in windows 8?

  1. You can simply minimise the ribbon:

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  2. To always start Explorer with the ribbon in a minimised state, in Group Policy Editor (Start / Run / gpedit.msc), go to Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Explorer, double-click on Start Windows Explorer with Ribbon minimized and set it to Enabled:

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  3. There are various system file hacks that allow you to disable the ribbon completely, but I do not recommend them.


I suppose you are referring to the ribbon - rightclick on the top, and select minimize ribbon

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