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    Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon

    Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon

    How to Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon
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    How to Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon


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    This tutorial will show you how to restore previous opened folder windows at logon from the last time you logged off, restarted, or shut down XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.





    OPTION ONE

    Turn "Restore previous opened folder windows at logon" On or Off using Folder Options


    1. Open Folder Options in XP/Vista/Windows 7 or Windows 8, and do step 2 or 3 below.

    2. To Turn On "Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon"
    A) Check the Restore previous folder windows at logon box, and click/tap on OK.
    3. To Turn Off "Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon"
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Uncheck the Restore previous folder windows at logon box, and click/tap on OK.
    Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon-folder_options.jpg



    OPTION TWO

    Turn "Restore previous opened folder windows at logon" On or Off using REG File


    1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do.

    2. To Turn On "Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon"
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
    Turn_On_Restore_Prvious_Folder_Windows_at_Logon.reg
    3. To Turn Off "Restore Previous Folder Windows at Logon"
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below
    Turn_Off_Restore_Prvious_Folder_Windows_at_Logon.reg
    3. Save the .reg file to your Desktop.

    4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    5. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC-Windows 7/8) OR Continue (UAC-Vista), Yes, and then OK.

    6. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
    That's it,
    Shawn



  1. Posts : 124
    Dual boot XP Pro and Seven/7127
       #1

    I know this is frightfully simple "when you know how" but this is one of the best tutorials you have done. Many thanks
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  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello Anykey,

    Simple is best I suppose.
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  3. Posts : 1
    Window7
       #3

    Error Not Fixed


    I can't get Explorer to resume at the folder (directory) that I last had open after switching the computer off, nor will it open the previous viewed window if I restart Explorer after closing it down.

    Another problem is that it won't go back to the previous view format that I'd set.

    I've done the Tools folder option bit.

    I've ensured that the value 1 is entered in the "PersistBrowsers" of the registry.

    I've done a DOS command prompt check for OS faults.

    Any help will be appreciated.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Hello Doug, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Did you log off or shut down from the Start Menu, and not flip the switch on the computer case to turn off the computer?

    This will only reopen Windows Explorer windows that were open when you logged off or Shut down the computer.
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  5. Posts : 21
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
       #5

    i just tried the reg file and still didn't fix the problem. any other thoughts?
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  6. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Hello The Nude Dude,

    Please describe the problem you are having. :)
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 21
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
       #7

    i have restore previous folders at logon checked and whenever i logoff or restart the folder aren't reopened. i have tried a fix from microsour, the reg file you have and no love. i'm out of ideas myself. hoping you have something you can think of to try. this is a fresh install. just did it on sunday, and the feature was working till yesterday.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #8

    You could see if doing a system restore using a restore point dated when it was working may fix it for you.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 21
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
       #9

    i'd rather avoid rolling the system back if possible.
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