Windwos doesn't keep my folder settings.

[Shannon]

I've set my pictures folder's view to thumbnails. After
some random time though it gets set back to "list". Any
idea why?

 

[John Ski]

I've set my pictures folder's view to thumbnails. After

some random time though it gets set back to "list". Any
idea why?

See Kelly's site for a registry editing script to eliminate this problem.
www.kellys-corner-xp.com . Actually it's a good idea to check her site before
you post a question; you'll find the answer to nearly all of them there<G>. The
problem is that the default number of window settings that XP will remember is
too small.

HTH,
John
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
***Arthur C. Clarke***

 

[Kelly]

Hi Shannon,

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.


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[Kelly]

Thanks, John. )

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See Kelly's site for a registry editing script to eliminate this problem.
www.kellys-corner-xp.com . Actually it's a good idea to check her site before
you post a question; you'll find the answer to nearly all of them

 

[John Ski]

Thanks, John. )

Credit where credit is due, I always say!

You are most welcome.

John
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
***Arthur C. Clarke***