Annoyances

Also, it is wise to run it two or three times. I have had it catch something it missed the first time around.

DeaconFrost:

Not a Shell- merely a File manager; PowerDesk (an old version that suits me well).

In rare situations I need to use Windows Explorer to do certain things.
Naturally, I don't want a skinny little window in which to do this chore, so I re-size it.
Example: to scan a file with MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials);
The MSE context menu option doesn't show in PD. (resolved for me by Night Hawk)

The only solution I have found so far is to use ShellFolderFix. It does the job; it fixes the W7 amnesia; the question is, "Why should I need it?"
My thoughts are that this is a very basic part of the OS and I shouldn't have to rely on a 3rd-party "fix"- especially since it worked just fine in a previous OS version.

This isn't a rant; I simply don't "get it".

James Colbert:
Within the last week I ran SFC and had no negative results.(And TNX for the warning)

DeaconFrost:

In all honesty, I must confess that one of the first applications I install is PowerDesk; I despise Windows Explorer.
That being said, I don't see how it can have any effect on Windows' basic functionality.
PD doesn't even have an option to change folder settings.
Now, I could be wrong, but I don't believe PD is the problem.

To satisfy all arguments, I will uninstall PD, grudgingly use WE for a period of about two hours, and see if it makes a difference.
I will re-boot the system after making changes in individual folders and see if they 'stick'.

I will do this because I have too much time on my hands; also, because I really want to know the truth.

I'll get back at ya... later

PS: See gregrocker post above

DeaconFrost:

Au contraire! I haven't ignored your advice regarding creating another account- I simply forgot about it. The heat of the moment, and all that.
Now that you have reminded me, I will try that as well.

Answer to your question about PowerDesk...

PD does this:

• It let's me launch programs that I set up in a launch menu from within the program
• It lets me set up directory Layouts- ie, with a click I can be at the directory of my choosing
• I can manage archived files as though they were directories (many formats available)
• I can preview files in various formats (original, ANSI, Hex, PDF, all the popular MS Office formats, .htm, etc.)
• I can edit files in a Hex editor
• I can view thumbnails of picture directories; I can see them full screen, original size; get the info on them, etc
• I can have vertical/horizontal split panes
• I can synchronize directories/drives, etc.
• I can check drives for space management (has it's own space manager)
• I can go to a drive of my choice with one click of the mouse, in any layout I prefer
• It has an extensive search function that is very customizable (like GREP on steroids)
• I can play audio files with a click
• I can view video files with a click
• I can compare folders
• I can create self-extracting ZIP files

The list goes on and on and on....
IMO- the best file management program out there. Hands down.
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Now, to ask you a question.
Since I have never set up a new user account, what steps should I follow to get it right?

Hmm, no fix yet eh. New user account? Should be no trouble, here you go: click Start -> open Control Panel -> select User Accounts -> click Manage another account -> then Create a new account. There'll be a mini-wizard to walk you through the steps.

I did this as well to test the Personalizations bug I have. All's fine on the new account, it's just broken on mine. Sigh. Oh well. Good luck with yours.