Forgetting Folder View Settings in Windows:
Forgetting Folder View Settings in Windows:
Windows operating systems have a default setting that may cause them to forget folder view settings. By default, Windows Vista and later versions are set to remember folder view settings for only 5000 folders, while Windows XP had a limit of 400 folders. If you find that your Windows 11/10 forgets folder view settings or does not remember them and keeps resetting them, you can try modifying the registry to increase the limit.
Here’s how you can increase the limit to, for example, 10000 folders:
1. Open the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “regedit” (without quotes), and pressing Enter.
2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell
3. In the right-side pane, right-click and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name the new value “BagMRU Size”.
5. Right-click the “BagMRU Size” value and select Modify.
6. Select Decimal and enter the desired value, such as 10000 (or in hexadecimal, 2710).
7. Click OK and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
By increasing the “BagMRU Size” value, you are allowing Windows to remember folder view settings for a larger number of folders. This should help prevent Windows from forgetting your folder view preferences [[1]](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-7-forgets-folder-view-settings).
Remember that modifying the registry can have unintended consequences if not done correctly. It’s always a good idea to create a backup of your registry or seek assistance from a knowledgeable person if you’re unsure about making changes.
I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
– Windows may sometimes forget folder view settings, causing them to reset to default settings. This can be frustrating, but there is a solution
Windows may sometimes forget folder view settings, causing them to reset to default settings. This can be frustrating, especially if you have customized your folder view preferences. However, there is a solution to this issue.
By default, Windows Vista and later versions are set to remember folder view settings for only 5000 folders. In Windows XP, this value was 400, but it has been increased to 5000 in Windows Vista and later versions [[1]](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-7-forgets-folder-view-settings). If you find that your Windows 11/10 forgets folder view settings or does not remember them and keeps resetting them, you can try modifying the registry to increase this value.
Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “regedit” (without quotes), and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell
3. In the right-side pane, right-click and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name the new value “BagMRU Size”.
5. Double-click the “BagMRU Size” value and select Decimal.
6. Set the value to a higher number, such as 10000, or in hexadecimal, type 2710.
7. Click OK and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
This modification should increase the number of folder view settings that Windows remembers, reducing the likelihood of them being reset to default settings. Remember to always be cautious when modifying the registry and make sure to create a backup before making any changes.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
