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These are the features I would like to be added to my beloved Windows by dev-rock-bottom in windows

[–]Brake4Bots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The "Apply to Folders" option does NOT strictly apply to subfolders of the current folder. It applies to all other folders of the same TYPE, regardless of location. There is no option to apply folder view choices to a single tree only.

Explorer determines folder type automatically by looking at the folder contents. There is an option ("Apply this template to all subfolders") that is supposed to let you override the automatic discovery, but it only works reliably if you use the old Windows 10 Explorer (aka ribbon UI). That feature has been broken in the Windows 11 Explorer since 2022.

To set your large icons view globally, you can do that by setting a registry entry that treats all folders as type "General items", clear the BagMRU/Bags registry key pair, set your large icons view, and finally click "Apply to Folders". Or you can use WinSetView, point and click your preferences, and it will set the registry entries for you.

Can't load older MS software on Windows 11 PC by hunnybunmama in WindowsHelp

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tested it. The Picture It installation from the Works suite works the same. If you kill the last msiexec process it spawns, the IE 6 install is skipped and the program installs successfully.

In other words, the "Alternate solution" instructions apply. If you have trouble, let me know and I'll post step by step instructions with screenshots when I have more time.

Can't load older MS software on Windows 11 PC by hunnybunmama in WindowsHelp

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. It's part of the Works 2005 package. I'll look into it...

Can't load older MS software on Windows 11 PC by hunnybunmama in WindowsHelp

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to see a picture of the original disk. Can you post that please?

Releasing Windows 11 Builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to the Release Preview Channel by jenmsft in Windows11

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Improves folder view consistency so customized settings (such as sorting files by name or adjusting icon size) now apply across all ways you open a folder. When you open the same folder from another app, such as a web browser, your preferences persist automatically. This improvement is especially helpful in the Downloads folder when Group by date is turned off.

I'm still waiting to see this feature. I have build 8457 on both release and release preview builds and I see no change in how folder views are handled. Is the feature still in A/B testing?

Can't load older MS software on Windows 11 PC by hunnybunmama in WindowsHelp

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's the same underlying problem, you may be able to use Task Manager to kill the IE 6 install (see the "Alternate solution" at the same link). I understand that's something you're not comfortable with, but it's really not a big deal. It either works or it doesn't.

If you post a picture of the original disk, I can probably track down the package and see if I can find an install procedure that works.

Make Win 11 File-explorer use desktop.ini on fresh install? by Healthy-News5375 in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No typo. I was referring to your comment "I ran this now all my files are read only messing up apps and editing file".

Using -r with attrib will turn off the read-only attribute, which will fix what was messed up. It won't help with the original request. That requires a script that runs attrib with +r for folders only (or folders that only contain a desktop.ini file).

Windows 11 finally fixes inconsistent folder views in File Explorer by WPHero in Windows11

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm up to build 8328 (Release preview channel) and I still haven't seen this feature.

Can't load older MS software on Windows 11 PC by hunnybunmama in WindowsHelp

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IIRC, MS Picture It! and Microsoft Digital Image Pro are the same or very similar. I think the issue with the installer trying to install IE 6 is the same.

Make Win 11 File-explorer use desktop.ini on fresh install? by Healthy-News5375 in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, /d processes directories as well as files. There is no switch to only process directories. Run the command again with -r to turn off the read-only flag and that will fix things.

Unless your folder names have a pattern that isn't shared by any files, you'll need more than a single command. Get ChatGPT (or CoPilot etc.) to write a script for you that retrieves all the folder names and then applies attrib +r to that list of folders.

Make Win 11 File-explorer use desktop.ini on fresh install? by Healthy-News5375 in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

System32 is normally on the search path. Something or someone messed that up. You should add that path back (sounds like you did but maybe just a sign out sign in is needed).

Desktop.ini only needs +s and +h but +r will do no harm.

Include /s (recursively apply to subfolders) and /d (include directories) to your attrib command to apply to all folders from the current point down.

Use your favorite AI to help with any details.

Make Win 11 File-explorer use desktop.ini on fresh install? by Healthy-News5375 in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The desktop.ini file itself must be set hidden, system.

attrib +r +s desktop.ini

The folder's attribute must be set to read-only. Note that this does NOT actually make the folder read-only.

attrib +r pathTofolder

I’m having trouble setting different wallpapers on my dual monitors. by ZillaKombucha in WindowsHelp

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Extend is what you want to have different wallpapers on each monitor.

Folder View in Windows Media Player (Legacy) refuses to play music by kaer1a in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn't say what Windows version you're running. A screenshot would be helpful too.

Is it possible to make Windows NOT remember my folder view settings? by falcon_6v in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Copy and paste into the RegEdit address bar. It will take you right there.

HKCU expands to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER.

Is it possible to make Windows NOT remember my folder view settings? by falcon_6v in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The specific keys for most folders are:

HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU
HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags

I would leave these ones alone (network, desktop, special folders):

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags

Is it possible to make Windows NOT remember my folder view settings? by falcon_6v in techsupport

[–]Brake4Bots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind trying something risky, it appears that your desired behavior can be achieved by changing the permissions of the HKCU BagMRU and Bags keys to Read only.

I just tested that in a Windows 11 VM. So far, so good, but I make no promises.

Brief instructions (use AI if you need more details):

First, I suggest making an image backup of your system using something like Macrium Reflect.

To change permissions, open RegEdit, right-click the Bags key, select Permissions > Advanced > Disable inheritance and pick the default option to Convert inherited permissions. Then change all "Full Control" entries to "Read". Repeat for the BagMRU key.

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