Windows 10: Cannot apply changes to folder view options

Hi
Have been using windows 10 for a few months and the other day had this update from windows that changed all my
preferred settings, especially my preferred view type for my mp3 music folders and I cannot select apply changes in view in folder options, it's just gray not selectable like i could before the update or upgrade. any help would be appreciated thank you.

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File Explorer Column Headings Keep Resetting

Thanks but the button I have is Apply To Folders which did not work. I do not see an option for
Apply To All Folders as you mentioned? I went to View, Options, Change Folder and Search Options, View, Apply To Folders. Is this what you were meaning?

 

How can I set a default so that files and folders are displayed using the view option "LIST"

Open File Explorer by using key combination Windows Key + E and navigate to the folder you want to use as a source for view layout settings.

2. Navigate to the View tab in ribbon bar on the top and change the settings per your wish. You can change the layout and choose the folder details to display, add extra panes, adjust column width, etc.

Set a default Folder View for all folders

3. Once done with the changes, click Options to open Folder Options window.

4. Click the View tab in Folder Options window.

5. Click on Apply to Folders button.

How to apply a folder's view settings to all folders in Windows 10

6. Click Yes on the confirmation window that pops up.

How to apply a folder's view settings to all folders in Windows 10

7. Click OK on the Folder Options window to save the settings.

 

You're not doing a search within the folder before going to go to the location to press that button, right?

 

Hello Mat, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

In addition, be sure that you open Folder Options from the ribbon of the opened folder window you want to apply from. If you open Folder Options separately from the Control Panel or other location instead, then the "Apply to Folders" button will be grayed out.

*Arrow Apply Folder View to All Folders of Same Type in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

 

Mat,

I hope Brink's tutorial helps you set your folder views up again. When that is done then you could usefully back them up so that you can quickly restore them if a future Windows update changes them again - see Backup and restore Default folder views - Forum article

Denis

 

Thank you so much guy's for that, worked beautifully and sorry for the newb question because it was getting a little frustrating. thanks again.

 

Glad we could help. *Smile