Any way to apply folder view settings specifically to subfolders?

Question

I do NOT want my folder settings to be applied to all folders, just a particular one plus its sub folders.

Like for example I have a picture folder with a bunch of pictures as well as folders which also contains pictures. Now when it comes to pictures, I like them to be Large Icons with the sorting done as Date Modified - Ascending . Instead of having to do that manually for every single folder within that folder, can I just make changes in the main folder and apply it specifically to the subfolders ?

Answer 1

You can apply it to a single folder or as many as you want all at once.  Just "lasso select' (or ctrl-click or whatever you want to do to highlight the folders you wish to change), then go to properties.  You can change all the folders you want at the same time.

For example, let's say I want program files, users, and temp to all be considered picture folders, and use that template.  I can select them, go to properties, and change them all at once.

Nothing is useless :)

Answer 2

1. Select the parent folder
2. Click View - Customize this folder...
3. On the "Custom" tab, select, "Also apply this template to subfolders"
4. Click OK and you're done

Answer 3

Sadly, the "visionary" guys from MS lack of the intelligence to check what other applications, or even their previous ones have, that are usefull, and either don't include them or remove them. Some times they change them to new options, which fail to replace the original.

A clear example was to be found in MS Messenger.

ICQ had from the beggining:

-send messages to offline users

-set status to offline or invisible and be able to chat with others

Messenger didn´t incorporate this until it's lasts moments. If MS was a car factory, they would launch a publicity campaign anouncing the new feature. "MS cars, no need for umbrella any more. Now you have a roof!!" while they'll be planning to add transparent panels in the front, but they are still working on it...

Answer 4

Here here, +berbuck.

Answer 5

I'm guessing because Microsoft MVPs are the least helpful people on the planet.