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by d.m.rucker

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I am using windows XP Pro. My system is having problems remembering its Folder Options.

Windows Explorer will not open in the same size window as I last set it to. It always opens in a small window. I have set it to display "details" and it always opens with "folders".

I have set Control Panel to open with "icons", but it always opens in the "list" mode. This happens with any desktop item that has "folder options" available.

Any Suggestions?

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by charles_j_smith

If you double click my computer and then go to tools, folder options, view - make sure these are selected:
Launch folders in a separate process
Remember each folders view settings

If they are already checked then try unchecking them, rebooting and then checking them again.

We'll try this for starters and work our way into troubleshooting this..

Chuck

by dan_hammock

Your windows are not opening the same size because windows opens new windows in the non-maximized size of the origial window.

Open explorer. Click the Restore button (center top right corner of window.) Size this window the size you want. Maximize the window and close explorer. New windows will now open the size you set.

Go to tools, folder options for the view settings.

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