Windows 7 - Make Windows 7 remember window positions and size!

Wutsigu · 05-06-2009

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: WindowManager (DeskSoft - WindowManager - Window position and size manager)

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** · 05-06-2009

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

**Mr GRiM** · 05-06-2009

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 · 05-06-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by 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

No, this didn't work for me. Windows 7 never remembered a single window position. So increasing the BagMRU Size didn't help.

Regards!

anykey · 05-06-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by 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

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 · 05-10-2009

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** · 05-18-2009

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

**Mr GRiM** · 05-18-2009

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

Feedback Link in my Sig.

**Dixon Butz** · 05-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr GRiM

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 · 05-18-2009

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