folder side tasks. help

[BUFFBOY]

hey guys. yeh i soo n00b with windows xp.
just spent all nite trying to get the side tasks and other info on the side of my folder.

can someone tell me how to remove all this information. its really anoying me.. make it disapear or something

[Azn_tweaker]

1: Start > Right Click on My Computer and select properties.
2: Click on the "Advanced" tab
3: See the "Perfomance" section? Click "Settings"
4: Disable all or some of the following:

Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking
Show Shadows under menus
Slide open combo boxes
Slide taskbar buttons
Use a background image for each folder type
Use common tasks in folders

[ESALADUANE]

Or, Tools > Folder Options

Under the General tab switch from "Show common tasks in folders" to "Use Windows classic folders"

[BUFFBOY]

omg
u guys are soo smart
brb i'll try it when im at home
im at uni atm