Folder options

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Ron Braun

Whenever I open a folder from the desktop, it opens to
maximum size with the large tiles. I then reduce its size
and change to icon style which I was accustomed to and
prefer. I went to folder options, and checked the box
that says remember folder characteritics on closing. But
when I reopen the folder it comes back full size, and
large pics, not icons. I know I am overlooking something,
but can't seem to find it. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks, Ron Braun
 
Ron Braun said:
Whenever I open a folder from the desktop, it opens to
maximum size with the large tiles. I then reduce its size
and change to icon style which I was accustomed to and
prefer. I went to folder options, and checked the box
that says remember folder characteritics on closing. But
when I reopen the folder it comes back full size, and
large pics, not icons. I know I am overlooking something,
but can't seem to find it. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks, Ron Braun
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Delete the Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags and
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU, both with
all the subentries, then create new keys "BagMRU" and "Bags" here. At
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam create a new
DWORD entry
BagMRU Size
and set this to
5000 (decimal)
Restart the computer.
This will reset the folder settings and also enlarge the cache for
folder layouts to be remembered.
 
Hi Ron,

Windows remembers 400 folder settings. When that number is reached some
settings aren't retained any longer. You can change this to 8000 by adding
this edit to the registry.

Run this edit, then reset your preferred folder options:

Increase Folder View Options Limit: (Line 2)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

Windows Explorer/View/[Select Accordingly]. Then Tools/Folder
Options/View/Apply to All Folders.
 
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