Explorer Remember Folder Structure Never Layout
May 6, 2008
I know every one here has this default Vista (even XP) problem. The problem is that the folder customization / layout never stays the way you set it, even minutes later after closing/re-opening explorer.
This is driving me insane. For example, in explorer under Computer I choose large icons. Close, re-open its back to list view instead.
Sometimes other folders will somehow change views by themselves too.This is really annoying.
Someone suggested a fix months ago, but I do not remember how. Would appreciate tips on this. I *do* already have checked on "remember folder's view settings" enabled as well.
Running:
Vista Ultimate 64bit w/ SP1
I tried this method, made it even worst:
'Remember Folder Settings (FINALLY Works&33 - Windows Vista Forums'
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About a week ago Windows Explorer was stopping from remember my folders view.. I have found a few tutorials but they was about Windows Explorer doesn't remember at all.. But in my problem it does, Just after 15 MIN it forget there view and returning to the default..
In Vista manager I have set the number of folders to 1000 and nothing!
few things:
- I have installed already SP1
- It's 32bit System
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