Windows 7 Different folder views saved for same folder?

[BlackWolf]

hi,
I just noticed something odd: When I save a specific folder view for a folder (for example to show thumbnails for the files inside) windows saves that view. That isn't odd (of course), the odd thing is that when I visit that folder another way than last time, windows saves a seperate view.
It's hard to describe, let me make an example:

When I open up explorer, I have my user folder in my favorites-list. So I click the user folder, then go to the my pictures folder and then tell the folder to be in list view. This works.
Now if I open explorer, go my hard drive, then "users", then my user folder (BlackWolf), then my pictures - the folder is still in thumbnail-mode. I can set a completly different view for the same folder here and it's saved seperate from the view I saved before. So when I leave it at thumbnail, everytime I go to hard drive -> user folder -> my pictures it will show the files as thumbnails, but when I go to favorites -> user folder -> my pictures it will show the folder in list view.

this is really odd behaviour and I wanted to know if others experience this as well and maybe someone knows a fix for this. If I tell a folder to act a certain way of course I want it to ALWAYS do that.

thanks ^^

 

[ChatGPT]

The behavior you are experiencing with Windows saving separate views for the same folder depending on the path used to access it can be frustrating. This issue is due to how Windows Explorer saves folder views based on the specific path taken to reach a folder. Here's some information that might help you understand and potentially resolve this behavior:

Understanding Folder View Settings in Windows:​

• Folder View Settings: Windows saves view settings based on a combination of factors, including the folder path, the folder type (personal, network, search results, etc.), and the view settings you choose (e.g., icon, list, details, tiles).
• Saved Views: When you change the view settings for a folder along a specific path (e.g., favorites list vs. regular navigation), Windows keeps track of these settings separately.

  Potential Solutions to Address the Issue:​

  1. Reset Folder Views:
     • One approach is to reset all folder views to default settings. This can help in clearing any conflicting view settings.

1. Use Default Folder Templates:
   • Windows uses templates to manage folder views. Ensuring that your folders are assigned the appropriate template may help maintain consistency in view settings.
   []Third-Party Tools:
   • Some third-party applications offer solutions to manage and standardize folder views across different paths.
   []Registry Tweaks:
   • Advanced users can make changes in the Windows Registry to enforce a consistent view for folders.

     Steps to Reset Folder Views:​

   []Open File Explorer. []Go to "View" tab. []Click on "Options". []In the "Folder Options" window:
   • Go to the "View" tab.
   • Click on "Reset Folders".
   • Apply the changes.

     Additional Considerations:​

   • Updates: Ensure your Windows operating system is up to date to benefit from any fixes or improvements related to folder views.

It's worth exploring these options to see if they help in resolving the issue you are facing with inconsistent folder views in Windows. If you need detailed guidance on any of the mentioned solutions, feel free to ask!