Desktop Folder settings

[BobG]

I have several desktop folders organized by function, each
containing only application shortcuts.

My desktop will not maintain the setting of Desktop folders
even though under Tools/Folder Options/View the box for
'Remember each folder's view settings' is checked. I have
tried reseting it, changing it and setting it back etc. and
restarting to test it and it goes back to a defaul list and
position on the desktop.

What do I try now?

 

[Ramesh]

Bob,

Open Regedit and go to the following sub-folders:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags]

Right-click on each one (i.e. BagMRU and Bags) and select Delete to get rid
of both of them.

Reboot your PC and set up each of your folders as you like it. These
settings should now be saved and restored on the next reboot. By deleting
the registry entries above Windows is forced to recreate them and in doing
so get rid of corruption and bad entries, typically caused by third-party
programs.

If the above does not help, proceed to 2.......


Method 2 : Courtesy: Kelly Theriot - MVP

Windows [XP] 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.

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Regards,
Ramesh
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I have several desktop folders organized by function, each
containing only application shortcuts.

My desktop will not maintain the setting of Desktop folders
even though under Tools/Folder Options/View the box for
'Remember each folder's view settings' is checked. I have
tried reseting it, changing it and setting it back etc. and
restarting to test it and it goes back to a defaul list and
position on the desktop.

What do I try now?