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Will Windows System Restore Recover File Explorer Folder Views?
Question details
The user wants to know if using Windows System Restore will revert or recover previously customized folder view preferences in File Explorer.
- Product
- Windows File Explorer
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Attempting to recover lost or modified folder view settings using a system restore point.
- Observed behavior
- Folder view preferences have been lost or changed, and the user is evaluating whether System Restore will successfully revert these specific visual configurations without affecting personal files.
Before initiating a System Restore, manually back up your important personal files and documents to an external drive to prevent accidental data loss in case the restore process fails.
Perform a System Restore
Revert system settings to an earlier point in time, which might recover registry-based folder views.
System Restore primarily returns system files, installed programs, and registry settings to a previous state. While it does not normally change personal files, it may recover folder-view settings if those specific registry keys were included in the restore point. However, this recovery is not guaranteed.
Click the Start button, type 'Recovery' in the search bar, and select the Recovery Control Panel option. Then, click on 'Open System Restore'.
Click 'Next' in the System Restore window, and choose a restore point dated before your folder views were changed or corrupted.
Click 'Next' and then 'Finish' to confirm your restore point. Your computer will restart and apply the historical settings.
Run System File Checker (SFC)
Use the built-in SFC tool to repair corrupted system files that may be preventing folder views from saving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will System Restore delete my personal files?
No, Windows System Restore is designed to only affect Windows system files, installed programs, and registry settings. It normally does not delete or modify your personal documents, photos, or emails.
How can I manually reset all folder views in File Explorer?
Open File Explorer, click on the 'View' tab, and select 'Options' to open Folder Options. Switch to the 'View' tab in the new window and click the 'Reset Folders' button to return all folders of that type to their default view.
Why do my File Explorer folder view settings keep changing?
This commonly happens when the Windows registry cache that stores folder views becomes full or corrupted. Resetting the folder views manually or repairing system files with the SFC scan can help resolve this recurring issue.
