Ridding desktop of "folder options" bar

XP Home (current w/ SP2) has humbled me with a simple cockpit problem. I'm sure this is a "duh" question, but here goes.... I have the folder options bar (that lists options for "folder tasks" "other places" and "details ") on the left side of my desktop and I cannot seem to find way to get rid of it (it's detracting from my cool wallpaper). I thought I was relatively competent at navigating XP, but can't seem to find it's configuration location. I will whack myself upside the head as soon as I get the answer. Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance!

 

This is a fairly common problem and fortunately there is an easy fix. Doug Knox has the Fix for XP Desktop Common Task Taskbar.