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Just so you don't feel alone, I have the same problem. I've had it with RC2
and clean installs of the release on multiple machines. I set all folders to
the preferred view but it's as if a random generator decides what view I'll
get this time. I don't have it on the root folder. I've just assumed that
it's a bug (annoying) that will be fixed eventually.

"Mark Bourne" <Mark@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Richard Urban wrote:
>> Re-reading your original post I think that the folder view is just a
>> result of a more serious problem. Have you had this from the beginning -
>> from the first time you used Vista? Did Vista come on a new computer or
>> did you upgrade an older computer?
> >
> It is a new laptop (just over a week old), which came with Vista Business
> OEM and hardware drivers pre-installed. None of the other mostly useless
> software etc which typically comes with an OEM install though. This
> problem with folders has been happening from the beginning, although I
> immediately installed all updates, anti-virus and other software, so can't
> say for sure there was a problem before doing that.
>
> I had previously installed a copy of Vista Business (free through
> University) on an older laptop to experiment with, and found the same
> happening on that, although that was failing hardware so I didn't bother
> too much about it.
>
>> The fact that your root folders are changing their folder types worries
>> me a bit. If it were me, I would go back to a system image that I
>> previously created at a known good system state. But, many people do not
>> image their computers.
>>
> The root folder only changed type once, and I think that was actually on
> the old machine. Several folders have seemingly randomly changed type on
> the new machine though. On the new machine, system restore shows several
> restore points going back to when I first got it. I'm not sure that would
> help though, if it has actually been a problem from the start.
>
>> If I did not have an older good image to go back to, I would reinstall my
>> operating system from scratch.
>>
> I'll try that when I have time, unless I've found a fix by then.
> Unfortunately I need to get coursework done at the moment, so can't afford
> the time for a reinstall right now.
>
>> This is all assuming that your hardware is up to snuff - RAM, CPU, video
>> etc.
>>
> I'd hope so, since it's a new computer. Although there's always the
> possibility of a problem. I'll contact the manufacturer if this could be a
> sign of hardware problem.
>
> Thanks,
> Mark.