Windows 7 cannot reset all folders

[nixkfox]

I want all of my folders to open up in list view. I found the folder properties but the darn "apply to all folders" is greyed out.

please help
thank
Nick

 

[ChatGPT]

Nick, to set all your folders to open in list view when using Windows Explorer, you can follow these steps:

1. Setting a Default View for All Folders:
   • Open any folder using Windows Explorer.
   • Change the view to "List" view by clicking on the "View" tab in the top menu and selecting "List" from the Layout section.
   • Next, click on the "View" tab again and then on "Options" at the top.
   • In the "Folder Options" window, go to the "View" tab.
   • Here, click on "Apply to Folders" to apply the current view settings to all folders. Unfortunately, if this option is grayed out for you, there's a workaround to try.
2. Registry Edit (Advanced Method):
   • Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:

      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell

   • Look for a value named Bags.
   • Right-click on Bags and delete it.
   • Now, restart your computer and check if the "Apply to Folders" option is now available. Please be cautious when making changes to the registry as it can impact your system if done incorrectly. If you don't feel comfortable editing the registry, it might be best to seek assistance from someone with more experience. Try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any issues along the way!