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SofiaGarcia
Jul 09, 2024Copper Contributor
File Explorer suddenly refusing to remember custom view settings
I maintain a bunch of folders containing nothing but program shortcuts, sort of like the Windows 3 Program Manager, and although I've configured File Explorer to details view, I always go back and se...
CyrusIronwood
Nov 14, 2025Iron Contributor
Right-click inside the folder, select Properties.
Under the Customize tab, check the Optimize this folder for dropdown.
Select General Items or Shortcuts.
Check Also apply this template to subfolders if available.
Click OK and see if the view sticks.