> Do you have a Music folder? Try opening that and see if the view has changed.
Yes, the view changes to whatever I set for something else.
> In Folder Options, did you click the button to Apply to All Folders.
Not consciously, but the only options available are "Apply to folders" (which by default appears to be highlighted), "Reset folders" and "Restore defaults". There is nothing (that I can see) that specifically says says "Apply only to this folder".
> Try choosing restore defaults.
But I don't want defaults, I want a different view.
> If that doesn't work, go back and customize it the way you prefer.
But!!! That means I have to do it every time I change a view in a different folder and then come back. Most exasperating.
I'll give you an example of my problem.
I have a desktop shortcut to "Games", and another to my "Pictures" folder.
My "Pictures" folder has many sub-folders, and it is very useful to have the Navigation pane on the left.
"Games has no sub-folders, and the navigation pane is a pain, I don't need it.
So in "Games" I chose "Organize", "Layout" and un-tick "Navigation pane".
Now close "Games" and go to "Pictures" shortcut, and I have no Navigation pane. Organize "Pictures" to have the Navigation pane and it comes back in "Games".
I'm sure I'm missing something. I seem to remember I could do it in XP. All further help appreciated.