Enable Windows Explorer Animation in Windows 8

Introduction

 
As we know Animation is an attractive way to represent data in a systematic and easy way. Hence Windows 8 is constructed with many user-friendly features and characteristics. The Animation feature is one such notification feature. These features are helpful for easily accessing a folder. Hence sometimes it is necessary to enable these notifications.
 
So in this article, we will learn how to enable the Windows Explorer Animation in Windows 8.
 
Step 1
 
First of all, we have to move to the Start screen window of Windows 8. 
 
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Step 2
 
Then move the cursor on the bottom-right of the window screen and click the search box which is helpful to search in Windows 8.
 
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Step 3
 
Then in the search box type "gpedit.msc" and click on Apps from the right sidebar then click gpedit.msc in the main window.
 
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Step 4
 
On performing this task a new window will appear labeled with Local Group Policy Editor.
 
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Step 5
 
Once the Local Group Policy is opened then use the following path.
 

User Configuration << Administrative Template << Windows Component << Desktop Windows Manager

  
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Step 6
 
Then under Desktop Windows Manager just double-click or right-click on Do Not Allow Windows Animation.
 
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Step 7
 
When you click on the edit policy setting a dialog box labeled with Do Not Allow Windows Animation will appear.
 
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Step 8
 
Now at the top there are Not Configured, Enabled and Disabled options available. To enable Windows Explorer Animation for all users in Windows 8 just select Disable from the list and click OK.
 
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Summary 

 
In this article, we learned about Enable Windows Explorer Animation in Windows 8. 


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