Windows 11 Folder View Bugs

Takaani said:

I just undid the registry change and it now functions correctly with the Windows 10 ribbon and optimize folder.

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It sounds like you made the change to HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell to make all folders generic (which also disables automatic folder type discovery) and then removed that change. I would have liked to see an export of that key before it was edited. Setting the FolderType value to "NotSpecified" or "Generic" only changes the starting point for all folders to be type "General items". It doesn't prevent the folder type from being changed later on. So, maybe some invalid setting was originally in that key. I guess we'll never know because it doesn't sound like you'll be able to recreate the problem at this point.

Takaani said:

Would anyone know how to have individual sort settings per folder?

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As @Edwin said, you can do that by folder type. You may find WinSetView useful for doing that (or setting any other folder view defaults).

If you have a need to set views more granularly than by folder type, you may find FolderViewPainter useful.

LesFerch said:

It sounds like you made the change to HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell to make all folders generic (which also disables automatic folder type discovery) and then removed that change. I would have liked to see an export of that key before it was edited. Setting the FolderType value to "NotSpecified" or "Generic" only changes the starting point for all folders to be type "General items". It doesn't prevent the folder type from being changed later on. So, maybe some invalid setting was originally in that key. I guess we'll never know because it doesn't sound like you'll be able to recreate the problem at this point.

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For this I actually checked the location first to see if the key existed, but it did not. I manually added it instead of running the command so I knew how to undo it if necessary.

LesFerch said:

As @Edwin said, you can do that by folder type. You may find WinSetView useful for doing that (or setting any other folder view defaults).

If you have a need to set views more granularly than by folder type, you may find FolderViewPainter useful.

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This would be it! I'll give it a read before trying it. Thanks. This is the third time it resulted in a surprise find for one of your tools. I don't suppose you have a master list apart from looking at all your repositories or I might have missed it.

Takaani said:

As for the registry change here, I tried it as of this instant and it seems like a new bug popped up. This time all library folders seem to revert back to "General items." However, they do respond to changing the optimize folder, but goes right back to "General items" on refresh or navigation.

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That also is why I said what I said about not using any library folders for anything besides stuff that you don't care what the folder type is. For everything else, you have the abilty to create your own folders outside the Users foldertree. Either you can use that ability or you can go buy yourself a Mac. Harsh, I know. But then, it isn't my fault that Windows behaves like Windows behaves. Or misbehaves. The only alternative choice AFAIK is to file a complaint on the Feedback Hub, and watch paint dry or watch grass grow (or maybe watch the combination of both).

Takaani said:

I have to apologize for triple posting in advance (and I also don't know how to @ someone in this forums)

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You can just type an @ symbol followed by the forum member name's first two or more characters (case insensitive). Next, it will pop up a list of forum member names to pick from so you don't have to type the whole name and so it can also help to prevent typing mistakes.

Takaani said:

but I just undid the registry change and it now functions correctly with the Windows 10 ribbon and optimize folder. It seems like doing the registry change and undoing it was the hacky fix. No restart required not even a shell restart.

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Champagne!

Takaani said:

That first scenario would be correct, but now it is functioning correctly. This has been quite the journey and I'm glad I came here. I didn't expect doing random experiments than undoing them to being the fix.

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The only way to learn how Windows factually works is to hit it with a hammer or throw in a wrench, and observe. But instead of doing a clean install of Windows each time after it causes a serious flurb, we create an image file to capture the Windows system partition (and the other partitions that are needed to be able to boot in Windows) onto external storage first. So we can restore from it to save valuable time that would otherwise be spent changing all our settings back from their defaults, re-installing drivers and software, etc..

Takaani said:

Even the individual custom sorting per folder is working. So long as it isn't a library folder.

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More champagne.

Takaani said:

This is the third time it resulted in a surprise find for one of your tools. I don't suppose you have a master list apart from looking at all your repositories or I might have missed it.

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Currently, you have to list my repositories, but since you asked, I'm now inspired to create a home page. I'll try to do that soon.