Windows 10: Can one backup windows explorer metadata of folders (i.e Add Column)

Discus and support Can one backup windows explorer metadata of folders (i.e Add Column) in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; So, my external hard drive contains hundreds of folders which is home to thousands of gameplay recordings. In every folder, I add columns: (Tags,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by gedongclerk, Jul 17, 2021.

  1. GEDONGCLERK
    gedongclerk Win User

    Can one backup windows explorer metadata of folders (i.e Add Column)


    So, my external hard drive contains hundreds of folders which is home to thousands of gameplay recordings. In every folder, I add columns: (Tags, Comments, Date Modified), and re-arrange the order of the columns too in a very systematic fashion. Here's the headache: in past events where my hard drive died, or I upgraded to an ssd, or changed computers - whatever! I'd have to manually <add, re-arrange columns, view folder content as Extra Large Icons/ Details> etc. ALL over again! Is there ANY way whereby you can possibly backup the configuration of your Windows Explorer, and apply it to the Windows 10 system of a new computer? So that you can avoid configuring how Windows Explorer views folders, from the ground up again? And yes, I know the directory, hard drive letter etc. has to be the same. Additionally, is there also a way to sort of Copy Paste the viewing format of a folder to all folders of your choosing? Say, I want my Columns to be "Name, Date" only, for multiple folders that I want. 21H1

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    gedongclerk, Jul 17, 2021
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  2. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User

    why won't column headings in File Explorer (Windows 10) stay the way I set them??

    Hello,

    To resolve the issue with column heading on File Explorer, we suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click on the View Tab.
    • Click Folder Options.

    • Click Apply to all folders.
    Keep us posted.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, Jul 17, 2021
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  3. MELONEUM
    meloneum Win User
    Can't see music metadata in Windows Explorer

    I can't see the music metadata on Windows Explorer. I was trying to solve the problem using intructions from here. It doesn't work.

    After installing Windows and drivers I have instlled K-Lite Mega Codec Pack and VLC. Normally, after installing those programs and rebooting of the system metadata was appearing in Explorer. I do not know what went wrong...

    OS: Windows 10 Pro N 64 - may it be caused by the "N" version? I bought european version without WMP. WMP can be necessary to viev metadata?
     
    meloneum, Jul 17, 2021
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  4. JOSEPH BAN
    Joseph Ban Win User

    Can one backup windows explorer metadata of folders (i.e Add Column)

    File Explorer Column Headings Keep Resetting

    Hi,

    To resolve the issue with File Explorer Column Headings, you may follow these steps below:

    • Click on View Tab.

    • Click
      Folder
      Options.

    • Click
      Apply to all folders.

    Keep us informed for further assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Joseph Ban, Jul 17, 2021
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