Windows Explorer does not have menu displayed by default like you were used to in previous versions. To activate and keep it permanently visible follow this tutorial.
Windows 7 have a nifty feature which combines the windows of opened applications under the same taskbar button. If you don't like it you can always turn it off.
In this tutorial, i will show you how to create invisible folder. Very useful for users, which like to hide secret folders from other users on computer.