Widows XP Folder View : Bugging me

[Apex]

This as been bugging me for a while.

I set the folder how i want it and no matter the settings i try it defaults to "Folder View" (See pic)



Is there a reg key that controls this ? - i have tried all the normal "view" settings to try and get it to act like it should but it doesn't keep them.

Drew

[Tonka777]

I read somewhere years ago, that holding cntrl when closing the window will ensure it remembers the view setting. Maybe someone else can verify that though.

You're not using Ccleaner are you? There is an option in there to remove custom folder view settings.

[spoon_]

Tools --> Folder Options --> View --> Apply To All Folders.

[snootyjim]

IIRC the Tweak UI powertoy has a setting where you can change the number of folders that XP will remember the settings for which may come in handy if you're setting different views for different folders.

[Apex]

Tools --> Folder Options --> View --> Apply To All Folders.

First thing i tried, doesn't stick :/

[Apex]

IIRC the Tweak UI powertoy has a setting where you can change the number of folders that XP will remember the settings for which may come in handy if you're setting different views for different folders.

tried upping it - same result - it remembers how you had the folder viewed but it opens up each time as per the pic....

[snootyjim]

Maybe this?

Force Windows Explorer to Default to Folder Tree (Instead of Task Pane)

1) Windows Explorer, by default, opens to a Task Pane view. You might prefer the traditional folder tree view instead.
2) Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options... > File Types.
3) Select the icon for (NONE) Folder and click Advanced.
4) In the Actions list, select explore and click Set Default.
5) Click OK and Close.

[Apex]

None of the above worked either way the issue was fixed now that we are all on new Win7 Builds at work.