Make Windows 7 remember window positions and size!

Wutsigu · May 6, 2009

Hi!

Since the first public beta of Windows 7, I found it very annoying, that MS removed the option to remember each folders view settings for explorer windows. Now explorer windows didn't even remember their position and size, which completely destroyed my work routine.

After a lot of research and many failed attempts to fix the issue, I found a solution to this problem:

This small utility remembers and restores the position and size of all top-level windows. You can even lock certain windows to always open them at the same spot, and there are other cool features. I tried it and it does the job!

Best regards!

stevecn70 · May 6, 2009

The problem is the same as vista and XP usually. The BagMRU size isn't big enough to accomodate all the folders, When it runs out of space, it loses folder settings. The following registry file ups the MRU size to 20,000 folders:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]
"BagMRU Size"=dword:00004e20

Mark · May 6, 2009

You should mention that this is a 30 day trial and you will need to pay $10 to continue using it.

Looks like a good program though.

Wutsigu · May 6, 2009

stevecn70 said:
The problem is the same as vista and XP usually. The BagMRU size isn't big enough to accomodate all the folders, When it runs out of space, it loses folder settings. The following registry file ups the MRU size to 20,000 folders:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]
"BagMRU Size"=dword:00004e20

No, this didn't work for me. Win7 never remembered a single window position. So increasing the BagMRU Size didn't help.

Regards!

anykey · May 6, 2009

stevecn70 said:
The problem is the same as vista and XP usually. The BagMRU size isn't big enough to accomodate all the folders, When it runs out of space, it loses folder settings. The following registry file ups the MRU size to 20,000 folders:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]
"BagMRU Size"=dword:00004e20

I have no BagMRU Size to change to =dword:00004e20.

And Sorry, this never did work in XP.
(neither did Kellys corner).

Why do you think this reg change resolves the problem.

djs · May 10, 2009

For Vista I always use XDN Tweaker. Until finding this program I was ready to chuck Vista and go back to XP. A life saver.
I've not needed it yet in 7.

Dixon Butz · May 18, 2009

Bag size won't help. It does it on a clean install. RTM better not have this bug.

Mark · May 18, 2009

Better you send lots of feedback to them about it then.

Feedback Link in my Sig.

Dixon Butz · May 18, 2009

Mr GRiM said:
Better you send lots of feedback to them about it then.

Feedback Link in my Sig.

Sent. Should I spam them? Really want this fixed.

WindowManager works nice. I shouldnt have to use software to do this.

Espair · May 18, 2009

Anyone know a way to set all folders as a specific view.

I like medium icons but i can only set it for one folder at a time, when i click a subfolder, it uses the default..

Sorry bout the thread hijack

Dixon Butz · May 19, 2009

There is a thread about this here
How to have each folder its own size?

Please post in that thread. One guy said it's by design. If it is that is a step backwards.

copernicus · May 19, 2009

Espair said:
Anyone know a way to set all folders as a specific view.

I like medium icons but i can only set it for one folder at a time, when i click a subfolder, it uses the default..

Sorry bout the thread hijack

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11356-folder-view-apply-all-folders.html

Orgazine > Folder and Search Options > View tab

First option up top should do it.

Espair · May 20, 2009

So thats where the setting went! Thank a ton :-D

( i cant rep you cause apparently you were the last one i reped lol sorry)

Charbroil57 · May 24, 2009

Old Windows Trick!

I am running Windows 7, 7100 x64 and have been using an old windows trick to make window's remember location and size of opened windows...

When you get the window the size and location you want and are ready to close it, Use the red Close (X) button in the upper right corner while holding down the shift key! This has always worked for me!

Marvin!

Dixon Butz · May 24, 2009

Charbroil57 said:
I am running Windows 7, 7100 x64 and have been using an old windows trick to make window's remember location and size of opened windows...

When you get the window the size and location you want and are ready to close it, Use the red Close (X) button in the upper right corner while holding down the shift key! This has always worked for me!

Marvin!

Doesn't work.

Charbroil57 · May 25, 2009

Dixon Butz said:
Doesn't work.

Doesn't work on what, I just resized and relocated ie8 browser along with the computer folder and other Windows 7 folders 5 times each and if I used the close button while holding down the shift key to close them when they opened up again they opened to the last closed size and location without fail.

Marvin

Charles Kane · May 25, 2009

In at least one instance it doesn't work for me either. I have a dual monitor set-up with Firefox maximised on my right monitor (not "primary"). Shift -> X or whatever, FF refuses to open other than on the LH monitor. At least some of my other programs remember their place appropriately!

anykey · May 25, 2009

Dixon Butz said:
Doesn't work.

Doesn't work for me either.
Like you, Charbroil57, I used this trick in XP and in 98 (and in WfW3.11) before that. Sorry to say on my Seven/7127 x32 setup it doesn't want to behave. I even tried Ctrl+Shift+F4, ha ha. Doesn't work. Grrhh

davidtb · May 26, 2009

Alot of the Vista tweaks on How-to Geek work on `7

Charles Kane · May 26, 2009

This is the Vista How Tos page on the How to Geek but unless my search skills have failed, I can't find any reference to Windows remembering their positions there.

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