Folder views keep changing

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by arlawson83, Dec 31, 2023.

  1. arlawson83

    arlawson83 MDL Junior Member

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    Hello,

    Is there a way to stop windows 10 from changing the folder view every time I open a folder? It automatically gos back to the default view instead of what I set it to.
     
  2. drew84

    drew84 MDL Expert

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    See if this (also thread) is useful
     
  3. MowerZippo

    MowerZippo MDL Novice

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    #3 MowerZippo, Dec 31, 2023
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    My solution...

    Run this as administrator:
    Code:
    reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU" /f
    reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags" /f
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell" /v "FolderType" /t REG_SZ /d NotSpecified /f
    reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU" /f
    reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags" /f
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell" /v "FolderType" /t REG_SZ /d NotSpecified /f
    
    Then set the desired display in the file explorer and apply it to all folders (can be found under folder options).
     
  4. kaljukass

    kaljukass MDL Guru

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    @arlawson83
    The previous suggestion is good, but your problem is probably that you are probably editing but not saving, ie You most likely do not click apply changes the changes you just have made. As already said, You must click Apply or Apply to all folders and subfolders.
    You can do this from the folder settings.
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  5. Duckz

    Duckz MDL Junior Member

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    Using WinSetView is one of the first things I do on a clean install.

    It should do what you're after.