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ShellFolderFix - Manage folder window positions/size
This is an app to make win7 explorer folder windows remember their size and position. It has a couple of additional features too, and hopefully some more later on. It does NOT manage window size/positions of regular applications, if you want that, other apps like Window Manager do it. Allthough I haven't tried it, in theory it should work to run Window Manager simultaneously, if it's configured to ignore folder windows (found as "CabinetWClass"). I'd strongly recommend configuring WM to ignore them, or disable WM, before running ShellFolderFix, to avoid any potential "fighting" between the two apps.
Packages available are non-installer versions (.zip) and a unified installer for both 32- and 64-bit systems (ShellFolderFixSetup.exe). When using the installer to upgrade from a previous version, it's good practice to exit any currently running ShellFolderFix before starting the installer, to reduce chances of needing a reboot.
.Mini-FAQ
Q: Should I download the installer (ShellFolderFixSetup.exe) or an installer-less package (.zip)?
A: If you're asking this question then the answer is, download the installer :). The installer-less versions are only intended for those that know how to use them and explicitly don't want an installer.
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Q: Do I have to uninstall the old version first, when upgrading to a new one?
A: No, just running the new installer should work fine. However it would be a good idea to exit ShellFolderFix if you have it running, before starting the installer. This increases the chances to avoid having to reboot after installation.
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Q: My view layout and view mode settings are not properly restored for folders, is something wrong?
A: No, it works as it should. Currently ShellFolderFix does not affect view layout/mode, even though I'd like to add support for it in future if possible. Only window position and size are affected/restored.
Upgrade strongly suggested for anyone using a version older than 1.0.9
Current release 1.1.5:
Changes:
- added option to prompt user if currently open windows should be closed when restoring a workspace (the default behavior is to always close windows)
- added option to maintain a "last used" workspace, a workspace that is saved each time the database is saved
- added option to not save database (except windows restored on startup), iow folders are not remembered between sessions
- added option to keep a ".BAK" files of the databases (db / workspace db / desktop icon db)
- updated the small app icon, typically used as tray icon, to a more crisp one rather than the old blurry excessively downsized version
- fixed bug where some windows occasionally ended up with small size in the top left corner of the desktop, after app startup if "Temporarily use window as is" was set
ShellFolderFix Installer - ShellFolderFixSetup.zip (1.73 MB)
Archives without installer:
ShellFolderFix 64-bit - ShellFolderFix64.zip (1.13 MB)
ShellFolderFix 32-bit - ShellFolderFix32.zip (927.8 KB)
Last edited by tweaker; 30 Mar 2018 at 15:46. Reason: new version released