Windows 10: Easy all in one fix for Windows Explorer losing folders view settings,

Issues:

Windows doesn't remember "sort by or other folder settings? Basically, it forgets folder view settings.

Windows does not remember the size or the position of a folder window when you reopen the folder.

An incorrect thumbnail image is displayed for a folder.

The thumbnail image does not appear in a folder.

Desktop icons location changes/resets after a screen refresh or after reboot.

Desktop icons take garbageload of time to load after reboot (Wont fix the issue caused by Shell extensions).

Possible Reasons:

Most probably Windows folder view settings exceeding its default storage value.

Windows Explorer icons cache could be corrupt.

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How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

Some suggestions

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Gripe with Windows 7/Vista

Googled "vista folder view settings".


First hit:

How to Reset Windows Explorer Folder View Settings to Make Vista Remember
Windows Explorer Folder View settings

If that one doesn't work, there are lots more on the list.