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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...
Jadeookb
Nov 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Sometimes a clean slate works best. Resetting all folder views can remove hidden conflicts.
- Open File Explorer.
- Click on the three-dot menu at the top and select Options.
- Go to the View tab and click Reset Folders.
- Click Apply and OK to confirm.