Microsoft did a number of things right in Vista's version of Windows Explorer, but the address bar's dropdown menu of recently visited folders isn't on.,e of them.

First problem: It lists only the folders you went to via the address bar. Worst problem: It also lists Web pages, which tend to be more numerous than folders. Personally, if I want to revisit a Web page, I'll use my browser, not my file manager.
Luckily, you have a few alternatives.

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1. Use the other recent folders list: Click the down arrow to the left of the address bar for a list of recent folders. Close and reopen Explorer, and the list will be a blank slate.

2. Use favorite folders, instead: To place a shortcut to any folder in Explorer's top-left pane in Vista, all you have to do is drag and drop.

3. Improve Windows Explorer: Installing FileBox eXtender , a free add-on by Hyperionics Technology will brings drop-down Recent and Favorites menus to Windows Explorer. A helpful hint: File Box eXtender works best if you check its Krys 6Menus tab's Add filders .from Windows ... option.