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Windows XP >> Remembering the Folders View Settings

by anonymous » Mon, 27 Oct 2003 15:56:24 GMT

When I set the windows explorer to remember each folder's
view settings, it remembers the setting for a while and
then changes by itself. Is there a fix for this bug?

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Windows XP >> Remembering the Folders View Settings

by Kelly » Mon, 27 Oct 2003 16:06:10 GMT

Hi,

Windows remembers 400 folder settings. When that number is reached some
settings aren't retained any longer. You can change this to 8000 by adding
this edit to the registry.

Run this edit, then reset your preferred folder options:

Increase Folder View Options Limit: (Line 2)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

Windows Explorer/View/[Select Accordingly]. Then Tools/Folder
Options/View/Apply to All Folders.

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>> When I set the windows explorer to remember each folder's >> view settings, it remembers the setting for a while and >> then changes by itself. Is there a fix for this bug?


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