Windows 10: Annoying Problem in Library folder view

Discus and support Annoying Problem in Library folder view in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; -so say i have multiple directories in a give library music library for example ,when i click the down arrow to collapse /expand one directorie's view... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MacroHard1, May 28, 2021.

  1. Annoying Problem in Library folder view


    -so say i have multiple directories in a give library music library for example ,when i click the down arrow to collapse /expand one directorie's view ,after i refresh the other follows suit ,can anyone please tell me how to fix this ?the upper image show how i want it to be ,while the one one the bottom shows how it becomes after a refresh be it when collpased or expanded ,they both follow the same state

    :)
     
    MacroHard1, May 28, 2021
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  2. thegummy Win User

    Libraries No Longer Displays Folder's View Setting

    Since the latest update, viewing a folder from within a library shows the view setting (list, details, tiles etc.) that the library has set rather than the view set for that actual folder.

    Before the update, it would show the way the folder itself was set up therefore I could use the "Apply view to all folders" function and set every folder to list. Now, each folder does remember its view setting from within the library but I can't find a way to set it for them all, I'd have to go in to each folder individually and set the view to list.

    Is there a new way around this or is it a bug from the new update?

    Edit: It doesn't even remember each folder's settings so I can't find any way at all of using the library with list view other than changing it each time I look in the folder.
     
    thegummy, May 28, 2021
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  3. Zardoc Win User
    Libraries View set to a folder will not apply to all it's sub folders

    So, as suggested by Brink, I started a new thread for this issue.

    Brink you stated ''Just to note, that folders in a library share the same folder view as it was when last closed. This isn't the same as the folders in "This PC".

    Yes, this is (supposed to be) true Annoying Problem in Library folder view :).

    Up to Windows 8.1 when you chose a view to folders in a specific library this view would apply to all sub folders of that library and stay if closed and re opened. This would work by individual library. *sarc

    Annoying Problem in Library folder view [​IMG]

    So, I chose my view, closed the library, re opened and looked at a sub file. Here is the result.


    Annoying Problem in Library folder view [​IMG]


    As you can see, the setting does not apply to the sub folders of that library. It will apply to all the main folders only. Each sub folder has to be set individually in view settings. This makes no sense and is really not practical. *Sad

    Like I said, this is a step back from earlier versions of Windows. I've looked everywhere for a fix but I'm at a loss.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Zardoc, May 28, 2021
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  4. Berton Win User

    Annoying Problem in Library folder view

    Libraries View set to a folder will not apply to all it's sub folders

    I've always had better luck making those settings in C:\Users and my log-in name. Libraries appear to be merely shortcuts to the actual Folders.
     
    Berton, May 28, 2021
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