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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 set these to show icons. Since the last week or so, it doesn't remember the icon view for these folders across reboots. Anyone else seeing this or have any suggestions?
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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.
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.
