Viewing options in my folders


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    Windows 7
       #1

    Viewing options in my folders


    How do I make one folder default to one particular view, but not have that apply to all folders? In my old computer, I could change the 'my pictures' folder to always be thumbnails. Now, if I do that, the setting goes to every folder in 'my documents' which is annoying. I want my other files to be lists and my pictures to be icons. I can't seem to figure it out.

    Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 571
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #2

    Welcome to SF!

    There's a little utility called ShellFolderFix for Windows 7's amnesia regarding individual window setttings.

    See if this does the trick for you: ShellFolderFix Brings Saved Folder Positions Back to Windows 7
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    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    That tool didn't seem to work. There are a lot of settings in the tool, but none seemed to do anything for me. I did install it, then reboot, but still my folders all take on the same characteristics. Hopefully I can find something. It is more of an annoyance than anything.
    Thanks for your help.
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  4. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #4

    jlwins333 said:
    How do I make one folder default to one particular view, but not have that apply to all folders? In my old computer, I could change the 'my pictures' folder to always be thumbnails. Now, if I do that, the setting goes to every folder in 'my documents' which is annoying. I want my other files to be lists and my pictures to be icons. I can't seem to figure it out.

    Thank you.
    Have you looked at the customize tab with a choice for “optimize this folder for”? I have had some success with changing this around arbitrarily.

    Folder views have been a problem with Windows forever and it continues.

    There is also a registry hack that is supposed to reset folder views to defaults.
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  5. Posts : 571
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #5

    In order for ShellfolderFix to "take hold", you need to open a window, change it's settings, then close it.

    The next time you open that window, all its settings should be as you left them.
    FYI: this utility also saves Icon layouts and work-spaces for you if you like- very handy.

    If it doesn't work for you, then I'm sorry; I've been using it for a year and it has served me well.
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  6. Posts : 1,996
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #6

    jlwins333 said:
    How do I make one folder default to one particular view, but not have that apply to all folders? In my old computer, I could change the 'my pictures' folder to always be thumbnails. Now, if I do that, the setting goes to every folder in 'my documents' which is annoying. I want my other files to be lists and my pictures to be icons. I can't seem to figure it out.

    Thank you.
    Open the folder you want to change and apply:

    Viewing options in my folders-capture1.png or

    Viewing options in my folders-capture2.png
    Last edited by Sardonicus; 30 Dec 2010 at 01:15. Reason: Mistake
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