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AskWoody LoungerJuly 18, 2014 at 8:50 am in reply to: How can you get FOLDERS to open in the size, shape & detail as they were on closing them #1459910@ Al Taylor….
I tried “ShellFolderFix” 64bit and it worked a treat, many thanksLife is worth living again. But I have to ask myself … why in hells name can’t MS send out a fix, if you work with many files open on two or three screens it’s time consuming to say the least
Great big thanks again……………………Regard Gray
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WSgrayflyer
AskWoody LoungerJune 24, 2014 at 3:41 am in reply to: How can you get FOLDERS to open in the size, shape & detail as they were on closing them #1457491My experience is a bit different, used Windows 3.1 back in 1992 but skipped over Windows ME.
A problem with Vista is with computer too new and will not have suitable drivers.
Yes that’s the only thing holding me back from going back to Vista…will my new computer work with Vista, looks like I will just have to hope that MS get their finger out and do a little more for the Desktop customers ?
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WSgrayflyer
AskWoody LoungerJune 23, 2014 at 6:25 pm in reply to: How can you get FOLDERS to open in the size, shape & detail as they were on closing them #1457459Have you tried using the Tools, Folder Options in File Explorer [Windows Explorer in earlier versions of Windows]? First set a Folder as you desire, do the preceeding and then click the View tab and click the button labeled Apply to Folders.
Also, it may help the window size by holding down the Ctrl key while closing. Have seen it take a couple of times to ‘train’ Windows.
Hi Berton
Yes I have tried these idea’s! Now and before in Vista 64 and they sometimes worked, but no joy in Win 8.1 it’s a pity that Mats_Run.winfilefolder.exe will not install into this version of windows. I have used windows going back to win3.1 and every version since then (except win 7) .I have never had so many problems to overcome since the early days of computers, It’s making me think seriously of buying Windows Vista Ultimate edition !!!! :huh:Regards Gray
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WSgrayflyer
AskWoody LoungerManually reset the Recycle Bin icons
To do this, follow these steps:1.Right-click the Desktop and select Personalize.
2.In the Tasks pane, click Change desktop icons.
3.Select the Recycle Bin (full) icon and then click Change Icon.
4.In the Change Icon dialog box, select the full Recycle Bin icon.
5.Click OK to close the Change Icon dialog box.
6.Select the Recycle Bin (empty) icon and then click Change Icon.
7.In the Change Icon dialog box, select the empty Recycle Bin icon.
8.Click OK to close the Change Icon dialog box.
9.Click Apply, and then click OK.Regards Grey
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