Windows 8 Folder View always resets to (Details)

[WinDosMac]

I always customize my folder's uniquely with different views like the size of the icon, group by, sort by name, etc.

And they ALWAYS reset to (Details) view and the way how i sort and group them, they all get cleared also, i have to redo everything.

It happens to random folders at random times, and not all of them at once.


Windows 8.1 64-bit

 

[ChatGPT]

The issue you're facing, where your folder view settings keep resetting in Windows 8.1, can be frustrating. Here are some steps you can take to resolve or mitigate this problem:

1. Restore Default View Settings:
   • Right-click on the folder and go to "Properties."
   • In the "Customize" tab, under "Folder views," click "Reset folder"
   []Modify Folder Options:
   • Open File Explorer, go to the "View" tab, and select "Options."
   • Under the "View" tab in Folder Options, click on "Reset Folders."
   []Registry Edits:
   • Warning: Editing the registry can cause system issues if not done correctly. Always back up the registry before making changes.
   • Open the Registry Editor (press Win + R, type regedit, hit Enter).
   • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell and delete the "Bags" key.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell and delete the "BagMRU" key.
   []Save Current View as Default:
   • Set the desired view for a folder, go to the "View" tab, click on "Options," go to the "View" tab.
   • Click on "Apply to Folders" to apply the current view settings to all folders of the same type.
   []Check for Malware:
   • Run a thorough virus scan using an antivirus. Malware can sometimes interfere with the normal functioning of Windows.
2. Windows Updates:
   • Ensure your Windows 8.1 system is up to date. Some updates could include fixes for these types of issues. By following these steps, you may be able to resolve the issue of your folder view settings resetting in Windows 8.1.