retain folder settings

[Eric H.]

I'm using XP Pro, and none of my folders will retain their settings. I want them all set to details with a status bar, but they always revert to icons/no status bar practically the next time I open them.

- "Retain folder settings" is checked. I unchecked it then rechecked it, still aint working.
- Tried EXPLORER /e,c:\ - doesn't seem to work for me.
- I've used the "Reset All Folders" option in folder options many times
- "Apply to All Folders" option is greyed out, wether I have the folder I want the settings applied from open or not.
- "Restore previous folder windows at login" unchecked
- Computer battery is still retaining my clock without error, so I assume it is okay.

can anyone help?

[steve_g]

try this:

Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
Administrative Templates > Desktop >
Change 'Don't Save Settings' from either 'not configured' or 'enabled' to 'disabled'.

There are also some registry hacks that might work:

{here's a little program that does one of them for you}
http://tomsprograms.toms-world.org/W...derViewFix.php

more:

back up these two keys -
then delete them...

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags]

Nothing worked for me until I changed the Group Policy setting.

[lesnmike]

Hi
I am using XP Home Edition and have the same problem as Eric. I prefer to have Windows Explorer to open in detail settings with the status bar. I have to set every folder that way each time I open one. Is there a way to keep this setting in XP Home?
Thanks!
Leslie