Vista - Default view of folders reverts back to previous settings.

"Andre" <Andre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> I'm using Keith's reg now. I haven't created any new folder yet but, for
> now, Windows seems to be behaving well. Keith, if you're still reading,
> could you tell me if it is possible to have the best of both worlds? I
> mean,
> I've noticed that Win2K doesn't have templates, but I like that my Music
> folder, my Pictures folder and my Videos folder look different than the
> rest.
> So, could I have the templates applied to those folders and make the rest
> behave like Windows 2000? Thank you.

All folders are using some sort of template. 'All Items' is the most
generic, so set an 'All Items' folder to the view you want to be your
'default' view & use the 'Apply to Folders' option. Even with the
'AllFolders' reg key in place, you still have the option to customize your
Pictures folder back to the 'Pics & Vid' template, and can use the 'Apply
this template to all subfolders option' as well.


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Well, I think that settles my problem then. I'm still testing. Will report
back later.

Thank you for all the help Keith.

Andre

"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

> All folders are using some sort of template. 'All Items' is the most
> generic, so set an 'All Items' folder to the view you want to be your
> 'default' view & use the 'Apply to Folders' option. Even with the
> 'AllFolders' reg key in place, you still have the option to customize your
> Pictures folder back to the 'Pics & Vid' template, and can use the 'Apply
> this template to all subfolders option' as well.

You're welcome. Keep us posted.

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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"Andre" <Andre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Well, I think that settles my problem then. I'm still testing. Will report
> back later.
>
> Thank you for all the help Keith.
>
> Andre
>
> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>
>> All folders are using some sort of template. 'All Items' is the most
>> generic, so set an 'All Items' folder to the view you want to be your
>> 'default' view & use the 'Apply to Folders' option. Even with the
>> 'AllFolders' reg key in place, you still have the option to customize
>> your
>> Pictures folder back to the 'Pics & Vid' template, and can use the 'Apply
>> this template to all subfolders option' as well.

Well Keith, it seems that with your registry modification (disable content
sniffing) and the use of templates I could make Windows Vista behave the way
I expected. Finally! Now new folders are created with the view I wanted and
it seems Windows is not losing customizations on my "different" folders (that
used to bother me as well). Probably because it is not saving any different
customizations in registry anymore.

Just one more question. Keith, if I wanted to restore Windows Explorer
customizations back to Windows post installation default (that is, no
modifications at all) can I simply delete the entries on
HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
and BagMRU?

Thank you for all the help. I do appreciate it.

Andre

"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

> You're welcome. Keep us posted.
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Glad to here it's all sorted.

To restore to default state, you would need to delete the two keys you
mentioned as well as this key:

"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Defaults"

and the value named 'Settings' under:

"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams"


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"Andre" <Andre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B042727A-9D5F-44D0-B9E7-A86A650BB3EC@microsoft.com...
> Well Keith, it seems that with your registry modification (disable content
> sniffing) and the use of templates I could make Windows Vista behave the
> way
> I expected. Finally! Now new folders are created with the view I wanted
> and
> it seems Windows is not losing customizations on my "different" folders
> (that
> used to bother me as well). Probably because it is not saving any
> different
> customizations in registry anymore.
>
> Just one more question. Keith, if I wanted to restore Windows Explorer
> customizations back to Windows post installation default (that is, no
> modifications at all) can I simply delete the entries on
> HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
> and BagMRU?
>
> Thank you for all the help. I do appreciate it.
>
> Andre
>
> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>
>> You're welcome. Keep us posted.
>>
>> --
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Keith
>> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Glad to HEAR...!!! I'm so embarassed!!!!


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"Keith Miller MVP" <k.miller79@no.spam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:eUsXU%23KeHHA.4688@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Glad to here it's all sorted.
>
> To restore to default state, you would need to delete the two keys you
> mentioned as well as this key:
>
> "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Defaults"
>
> and the value named 'Settings' under:
>
> "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams"
>
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>
> "Andre" <Andre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B042727A-9D5F-44D0-B9E7-A86A650BB3EC@microsoft.com...
>> Well Keith, it seems that with your registry modification (disable
>> content
>> sniffing) and the use of templates I could make Windows Vista behave the
>> way
>> I expected. Finally! Now new folders are created with the view I wanted
>> and
>> it seems Windows is not losing customizations on my "different" folders
>> (that
>> used to bother me as well). Probably because it is not saving any
>> different
>> customizations in registry anymore.
>>
>> Just one more question. Keith, if I wanted to restore Windows Explorer
>> customizations back to Windows post installation default (that is, no
>> modifications at all) can I simply delete the entries on
>> HKCU\Software\Classes\Local
>> Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
>> and BagMRU?
>>
>> Thank you for all the help. I do appreciate it.
>>
>> Andre
>>
>> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>>
>>> You're welcome. Keep us posted.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Good Luck,
>>>
>>> Keith
>>> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>

OK then, I might try deleting them one day. For now Windows is doing great.
And don't feel embarassed, everybody makes mistakes.

Thank you again.

Andre


"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

> Glad to HEAR...!!! I'm so embarassed!!!!
>
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>
> "Keith Miller MVP" <k.miller79@no.spam.verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:eUsXU%23KeHHA.4688@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Glad to here it's all sorted.
> >
> > To restore to default state, you would need to delete the two keys you
> > mentioned as well as this key:
> >
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Defaults"
> >
> > and the value named 'Settings' under:
> >
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams"
> >
> >
> > --
> > Good Luck,
> >
> > Keith
> > Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> >
> > "Andre" <Andre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:B042727A-9D5F-44D0-B9E7-A86A650BB3EC@microsoft.com...
> >> Well Keith, it seems that with your registry modification (disable
> >> content
> >> sniffing) and the use of templates I could make Windows Vista behave the
> >> way
> >> I expected. Finally! Now new folders are created with the view I wanted
> >> and
> >> it seems Windows is not losing customizations on my "different" folders
> >> (that
> >> used to bother me as well). Probably because it is not saving any
> >> different
> >> customizations in registry anymore.
> >>
> >> Just one more question. Keith, if I wanted to restore Windows Explorer
> >> customizations back to Windows post installation default (that is, no
> >> modifications at all) can I simply delete the entries on
> >> HKCU\Software\Classes\Local
> >> Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
> >> and BagMRU?
> >>
> >> Thank you for all the help. I do appreciate it.
> >>
> >> Andre
> >>
> >> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
> >>
> >>> You're welcome. Keep us posted.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Good Luck,
> >>>
> >>> Keith
> >>> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> >
>
>

On Wed, 4 Apr 2007 02:11:55 -0500, "Keith Miller MVP"
>"cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)" wrote
>> On Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:46:13 -0500, "Keith Miller MVP"
>>>"cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)"

>>>'HKCU\Software\Classes\Local
>>>Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU'

>> I can't find that in XP SP2 but similar in
>> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell etc.
>
>In XP, the equivalent key is:
>
>"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU"

OK, thanks; got it...

>> Tell me more about these templates... in the IE4 era, we had
>> Desktop.ini pointing to *.htt files that allowed HTML scripting to be
>> bound to locations, in ways amenable to malware use - so that every
>> full-shared location was potentially a malware drop-and-run point.

>When I say template, I'm refering to the choices that appear on the
>'Customize' tab: 'All Items', 'Documents', etc. These govern the tasks
>offered, default icon style, & default columns selected, etc. Nothing so
>advanced as retaining HTML malware

That's good. WinME let you slam the door on "View As Web Page", but
XP and Vista no longer have such an option, and yet have suspiciously
detailed and lavish possible views. It wasn't at all clear wether
this was using Folder.htt etc. but with no safety catch anymore.

>> Are these newer OSs cluefull enough to suppress "Web Page" scripts, or
>> dumb enough to integrate these with no option to disable them?
>
>They're suppressed by default in XP, but could be activated:
>
>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/819028/

OK, good that they're suppressd by default.

>> Are there other opportunities to edit a Desktop.ini so as to invoke
>> code; say, via a CLSID? Let's leave aside pointing to a "specially
>> crafted" .ICO using the .ANI exploit for now.

>There was under XP, but it was disabled by default in one of the updates,
>but can reactived via a policy setting. Haven't checked under Vista -- I
>assume it's at least disabled by default if not completely unavailable.

OK, that's good.



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