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

Way to generalize, jerk. I have details, instructions, and even a darn video on you tube explaining how to do this. You're welcome.

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Answer 3

If you follow the directions carefully, this will work. I just did it and was totally satisfied with the results. You just have to be careful to explicitly follow the directions! And, no, the only folders that were changed were the direct subfolders of the parent folder (in this case "Pictures") and all other folders were left in the original state. Before doing any of this though, I would recommend creating a restore point (Control Panel/System & Security/System/System Protection).

Answer 4

Yes indeed!  If it doesn't work, it's either because a step was missed or something is broken.  But if everything is working correctly, these steps definitely work (that's why I even recorded a video demonstration of it, but some people still don't believe me even when they watch the video with their own eyes).

Answer 5

That was just a good one to report Shawn not reply too ;)

We know your a super freak geek :) 

LOL you could of reported it to yourself :p