Keeps changing default icon view when I don't want it

I tried searching in the tutorials about this but I'm probably using the wrong terminology for the search.

When I open up Explorer, it keeps defaulting to Large Icons instead of the Details view that I want.



The picture shows it's on the "Details" view, which is where I want it by default, but it keeps switching back to "Large Icons" view whenever I open or close Explorer.

How do I get it to stop? Thanks



Windows 10 22H2 Pro

Are you running anything like CCleaner?

Hi,

Just to note, I do have Classic Shell running

bro67 said:

Are you running anything like CCleaner?

Yes, how would that affect it?

dalchina said:

Have you set the default view for certain folder types at any time?

No, not that I know of.

How would I do that so it would stick to that particular folder?

dalchina said:

There's also a tool called Winsetview that does that- have you ever used that?

Never heard of it. Do you use it? Is it any good?

Thanks

You may have hit the default 5000 saved views limit. You can increase that limit, but IMO, it's better to clear the views and set your preferred defaults. That's more reliable and may even improve performance. There are manual ways to do that, but I recommend using WinSetView. I wrote it, but it's completely free, so there's nothing in it for me. Here's the link:

WinSetView | Globally Set Explorer Folder Views

Paul Black said:

- Show a screenshot of the . . .

"You can always run WinSetView again to change any settings and you can revert back to a previous state using the Restore button."

Those options are explained in more detail in the complete user's manual (linked to at both the top and bottom of the quick start guide). I'm trying to avoid making the quick start guide any longer. Please let me know if the explanations in the complete user's manual need further detail. Thanks!

- Maybe provide, if available, a link or list of the File Explorer Default Settings.

I've done that in the form of a sample settings (INI) file. You can load it using the "Load Settings" button available with the Advanced interface. The file name is "Win10-Microsoft-Defaults.ini" (it's also applicable to Windows 11).

LesFerch said:

You may have hit the default 5000 saved views limit. You can increase that limit, but IMO, it's better to clear the views and set your preferred defaults. That's more reliable and may even improve performance. There are manual ways to do that, but I recommend using WinSetView. I wrote it, but it's completely free, so there's nothing in it for me. Here's the link:

What does the 500 views apply to?

WinSetView | Globally Set Explorer Folder Views

I've used that before (forgot the name, eariler) but it messed with the Program file folders and the roaming profile folders default views I had in there already so I wound up uninstalling it.

I specifically want to have it switch Details view to the libraries folders (Video and Audio) and leave everything else the way it is by default. If there are further folders I want to change the view, then I'll deal with them later.