Windows 10: Lock the view for one folder

Discus and support Lock the view for one folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello I have a folder on my Windows 10 Pro Desktop named Programs. It contains shortcuts to most of the applications I use on my computer. In order... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Mark-Blood, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. MARK-BLOOD
    Mark-Blood Win User

    Lock the view for one folder


    Hello


    I have a folder on my Windows 10 Pro Desktop named Programs. It contains shortcuts to most of the applications I use on my computer.


    In order to be able to view all the applications at a glance, I use the List view View > Layout > List. This ensures all the shortcuts are visible within the folder window.


    My issue is that the view keeps resetting to Details. This results in the list of application shortcuts extending beyond the bottom of the folder window - I need to scroll down to see the remainder of the shortcuts.


    Sometimes List view will last for a few days or just a single day. I use my computer every single day and it is on all day when at home.


    I have researched this several times over the last year or so but none of the conventional suggestions work. Setting the view from a template does not work - it keeps reverting to Details.


    Has anyone managed to lock a folder view so that it retains the same view when opened?


    Thank you.


    Mark

    :)
     
    Mark-Blood, Jul 31, 2020
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  2. RUSKISNAJPER
    RuskiSnajper Win User

    Custom Folder view for new folders registery hack ?

    Te new folder has default view of LIST

    I want DETAILS

    When making new system ... it's a pain in ass changing always.
     
    RuskiSnajper, Jul 31, 2020
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  3. MRGEEK
    mrgeek Win User
    Change Folder View Layout in Windows 10


    "uhm that method does not work. i want to set folder view as List as default instead Details for all folders"
    Did you download and run Brink's .bat file in Step 1 ? Lacking that, look at the screens in post 3. In Step 5 'folders of this type' defaults to each of the Windows templates for Pictures, Music, etc. If you want ALL folders to have the same List view, r-click any folder in each of the 5 folders under This PC (Desktop does not apply) and hit 'Customize this folder'. Set to 'Optimize this folder for General Items". Then follow the screen in post 3 using List instead of Details in Step 1 and you should be good to go.
     
    mrgeek, Jul 31, 2020
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  4. TOMSTRONG
    TomStrong Win User

    Lock the view for one folder

    Folder view issue

    I want my folders (and subfolders) to stay in List view but they keep changing to Details view.

    I have tried View>Options>Apply to Folders many times but it doesn't stick.

    Any suggestions?
     
    TomStrong, Jul 31, 2020
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