Make Windows 7 remember window positions and size!

[Wutsigu]

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:

• WindowManager (DeskSoft - WindowManager - Window position and size manager)
• http://www.sevenforums.com/customiz...rfix-manage-folder-window-positions-size.html

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Mark]

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

Feedback Link in my Sig.

 

[Dixon Butz]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Charles Kane]

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.