Windows 10: How to permanently keep the " apply to folders " tab UNgreyed out ?

Ah I'm about to sound like a " hater " as kids say these days. at least I'm not typing in CAPS lolso I LOVE the tabs in File Explorer h22022WHY is the " apply to folders " greyed out ? I noticed this started happening since win10 ? I'm bored and working on my duplicate music files in my cell phone. so file explorer in win11 build 10.0.22621 and all 3000+ songs in folder icons, I need to see details in all the files in the " music " folder. I found this and it " sort of worked " **************************************************************************************************************

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Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Forza Horizon 3 Folder Can't Be Uninstalled

Since you already performed some troubleshooting steps and the issues still persists, we suggest that you take ownership of the folder in question and delete it afterwards. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Boot into Safe Mode.
• Right-click on the file or folder you want to delete.
• Click the Security tab.
• Click Advanced and then Owner.
• Check the box next to your user name for Full Control.
• Click Apply and then try deleting the folder again.

Let us know the results.

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John