kzen
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Just migrated from XP to 7 and the first huge disappointment is the missing 'Remeber each folder's view settings' option.
7 just doesn't remember any window view/size/position settings appart from the last one used. One example... I like to have a folder with shortcuts on my desktop where I keep all my shortcuts in order to escape desktop clutter... I like this folder to not display navigation pane and to use tiles. In 7 when I set this folder up the way I like it all windows explorer windows that I open after that get the same view settings as this shortcuts folder which is definetly not what I want explorer windows to look like.
If I change windows explorer windows to display navigation pane and show files as a list and than open that shortcut folder again it takes that view, gone are the tiles, navigation pane is back.
Highly, highly annoying. I just cannot believe that they would remove such a useful productivity feature. If anyone has any idea of how to fix this or if there is some 3rd party tool out there that could solve this problem please share...
7 just doesn't remember any window view/size/position settings appart from the last one used. One example... I like to have a folder with shortcuts on my desktop where I keep all my shortcuts in order to escape desktop clutter... I like this folder to not display navigation pane and to use tiles. In 7 when I set this folder up the way I like it all windows explorer windows that I open after that get the same view settings as this shortcuts folder which is definetly not what I want explorer windows to look like.
If I change windows explorer windows to display navigation pane and show files as a list and than open that shortcut folder again it takes that view, gone are the tiles, navigation pane is back.
Highly, highly annoying. I just cannot believe that they would remove such a useful productivity feature. If anyone has any idea of how to fix this or if there is some 3rd party tool out there that could solve this problem please share...
drshi
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drshi
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OOPS!!! I GAVE THE WRONG LINK ABOVE!!! SORRY!
HERE'S THE PROPER ONE:
ShellFolderFix - Manage folder window positions/size - Windows 7 Help Forums
Download Links are at the bottom of first Post.
I'm using the 64-bit version and it works fine.
Rob
PS also save the post's text, since the app has no Help file
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Hi
Just a note.
If you are coming from XP make sure you learn to take advantage of the snap feature in Windows 7.
I hardly notice where or how the Windows opens anymore because of the easy formatting of the open windows to half or full screen.
Mike
Just a note.
If you are coming from XP make sure you learn to take advantage of the snap feature in Windows 7.
I hardly notice where or how the Windows opens anymore because of the easy formatting of the open windows to half or full screen.
Mike
drshi
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Thanks, Mike. I have the "Getting Around the Desktop Guide" and will peruse it to find out all the possibilities of the Snap function. As you imply, coming from XP I often get overwhelmed by my Desktop becoming bloated with huge windows; and, though the above "Make 7 Remember Custom Folder Settings" is a real boon, is seems as if the Snap function will often be sufficient rather than having to customize individual folders.