Folder format doesn't "stick"

As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders. Among
these are the names of column headings, the order of the column headings,
and the view (large, details, etc.).

My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them, they
change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't stay the
way I set them.

I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
Options>View.

Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.

Thanks,
Roy

Which firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware or security suite is installed?
There are some that cause problems which don't always appear immediately.

"C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
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> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders. Among
> these are the names of column headings, the order of the column headings,
> and the view (large, details, etc.).
>
> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them, they
> change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't stay
> the way I set them.
>
> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
> Options>View.
>
> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>
> Thanks,
> Roy

"C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-...
> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders.
> Among these are the names of column headings, the order of the column
> headings, and the view (large, details, etc.).
>
> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them,
> they change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they
> don't stay the way I set them.
>
> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
> Options>View.
>
> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>
> Thanks,
> Roy

Assuming you are talking about Windows Explorer have a look at

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/70...-settings.html

Tom

Hi Bob - I'm using a McAfee security suite that is part of my host
subscription with ATT/Yahoo DSL.


"Bob" <> wrote in message
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> Which firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware or security suite is installed?
> There are some that cause problems which don't always appear immediately.
>
> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-...
>> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders. Among
>> these are the names of column headings, the order of the column headings,
>> and the view (large, details, etc.).
>>
>> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them, they
>> change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't stay
>> the way I set them.
>>
>> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
>> Options>View.
>>
>> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Roy
>

"Tom Allen" <> wrote in message
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> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-...
>> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders. Among
>> these are the names of column headings, the order of the column headings,
>> and the view (large, details, etc.).
>>
>> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them, they
>> change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't stay
>> the way I set them.
>>
>> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
>> Options>View.
>>
>> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Roy
>
> Assuming you are talking about Windows Explorer have a look at
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/70...-settings.html
>
> Tom
>
Thanks Tom - I've only had a chance to skim the tutorial at this point, but
it certainly does appear to relate to my issue. I'll try to reply in a day
or so when I've been able to look at it more closely. - Roy

McAfee is known to cause problems.

Here's a link to the most recent problem McAfee caused.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100421/...antivirus_flaw

Replace McAfee with the free Avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, and Windows Firewall and Windows
Defender.

Disabling McAfee is not enough. You need to completely uninstall it.

Download and run the McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/U...val-Tool.shtml


"C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
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> Hi Bob - I'm using a McAfee security suite that is part of my host
> subscription with ATT/Yahoo DSL.
>
>
> "Bob" <> wrote in message
> news:hql5b3$aaq$...
>> Which firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware or security suite is installed?
>> There are some that cause problems which don't always appear immediately.
>>
>> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
>> news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-...
>>> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders. Among
>>> these are the names of column headings, the order of the column
>>> headings, and the view (large, details, etc.).
>>>
>>> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them,
>>> they change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't
>>> stay the way I set them.
>>>
>>> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
>>> Options>View.
>>>
>>> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Roy
>>
>

Bob - That sounds pretty drastic. I'll have to look into it. Meanwhile, if
there's anyone out there who would concur with Bob, please speak up!
"Bob" <> wrote in message
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>
> McAfee is known to cause problems.
>
> Here's a link to the most recent problem McAfee caused.
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100421/...antivirus_flaw
>
> Replace McAfee with the free Avast
> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, and Windows Firewall and
> Windows Defender.
>
> Disabling McAfee is not enough. You need to completely uninstall it.
>
> Download and run the McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool.
> http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/U...val-Tool.shtml
>
>
> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> news:E1114593-82E0-458D-B8C9-...
>> Hi Bob - I'm using a McAfee security suite that is part of my host
>> subscription with ATT/Yahoo DSL.
>>
>>
>> "Bob" <> wrote in message
>> news:hql5b3$aaq$...
>>> Which firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware or security suite is installed?
>>> There are some that cause problems which don't always appear
>>> immediately.
>>>
>>> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
>>> news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-...
>>>> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders.
>>>> Among these are the names of column headings, the order of the column
>>>> headings, and the view (large, details, etc.).
>>>>
>>>> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them,
>>>> they change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't
>>>> stay the way I set them.
>>>>
>>>> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
>>>> Options>View.
>>>>
>>>> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Roy
>>>
>>
>

Thanks, Steven - I'll give it a try and see what happens. I'm sure I do have
more than 5000 folders. I probably have that many on my desktop.

"Steven L." <> wrote in message
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>
>
> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-:
>
>> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders. Among
>> these are the names of column headings, the order of the column headings,
>> and the view (large, details, etc.).
>>
>> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them, they
>> change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't stay
>> the
>> way I set them.
>>
>> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
>> Options>View.
>>
>> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
>
> This is a problem with Vista and Windows 7.
>
> Both these operating systems have a built-in limit of remembering the
> settings for only 5,000 folders. And when you add in all of Microsoft's
> own folders on your computer, you may well have more than 5,000.
>
> First, BACK UP YOUR REGISTRY!!!
>
> Then, in your Registry, in
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local
> Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell
>
> Add a new 32 bit value, BagMRU Size, and set it equal to some much bigger
> number than 5000. Try 10000. Then reboot.
>
> See if that helps.
>
> There are other ways to accomplish the same thing, from what I've heard.
>
>
> -- Steven L.
>
>

On Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:34:53 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
<> wrote:

> Bob - That sounds pretty drastic. I'll have to look into it. Meanwhile, if
> there's anyone out there who would concur with Bob, please speak up!



Concur with Bob that you should get rid of McAfee? Yes, I absolutely
concur.

I recommend NOD32 if you are willing to pay for an Antivirus, and one
of the following three if you want a free one

Avira
Avast
Microsoft Security Essentials.


> "Bob" <> wrote in message
> news:hqnl0a$god$...
> >
> > McAfee is known to cause problems.
> >
> > Here's a link to the most recent problem McAfee caused.
> > http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100421/...antivirus_flaw
> >
> > Replace McAfee with the free Avast
> > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, and Windows Firewall and
> > Windows Defender.
> >
> > Disabling McAfee is not enough. You need to completely uninstall it.
> >
> > Download and run the McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool.
> > http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/U...val-Tool.shtml
> >
> >
> > "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> > news:E1114593-82E0-458D-B8C9-...
> >> Hi Bob - I'm using a McAfee security suite that is part of my host
> >> subscription with ATT/Yahoo DSL.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Bob" <> wrote in message
> >> news:hql5b3$aaq$...
> >>> Which firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware or security suite is installed?
> >>> There are some that cause problems which don't always appear
> >>> immediately.
> >>>
> >>> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> >>> news:5F20FC89-E80C-4F7D-A29C-...
> >>>> As you know, there are a number of formatting options for folders.
> >>>> Among these are the names of column headings, the order of the column
> >>>> headings, and the view (large, details, etc.).
> >>>>
> >>>> My problem is that after setting up the options the way I want them,
> >>>> they change upon the next startup of the computer - that is, they don't
> >>>> stay the way I set them.
> >>>>
> >>>> I have "Remember each folder's view settings" checked in Tools>Folder
> >>>> Options>View.
> >>>>
> >>>> Is there a fix for this? It's very annoying.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Roy
> >>>
> >>
> >

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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Really?

"Steven L." <> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Bob" <> wrote in message
> news:hql5b3$aaq$:
>
>> Which firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware or security suite is installed?
>> There are some that cause problems which don't always appear immediately.
>
> This seems to be your generic, all-purpose reply to all reported problems.
> You replied the same thing to a guy with an HP laptop.
>
> Sorry, not all problems are caused by anti-virus suites.
>
> And this one sure doesn't sound like it.
>
>
>
> -- Steven L.
>
>