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More Windows 10 resourcesįor more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources: Once you complete the steps, all the folders using the same view template (for example, Documents view template) will reset to its default values.

To restore the default folder view settings for every folder using the same view template, use these steps: How to reset view settings for all folders in File Explorer This will show you how to change the file and folder icon size in that window to be either Extra Large Icons, Large Icons, Medium.

(Optional) Check the Also apply this template to all subfolders option.Īfter you complete the steps, the view will be optimized for the content type that you specified. How to Change the Icon Size in a Windows 7 Explorer Window When you open a folder or library in Windows 7, you can change how the files look in the window.

Use the Optimize this folder for drop-down menu and select the correct folder view template.

Right-click the folder, and select the Properties option.

Browse to the location of the folder that you want to customize.

If you're using the wrong folder view template, use these steps to switch templates: Once you complete the steps, the folder will reset to the default template settings.

To restore the original settings for a particular folder in File Explorer, use these steps: How to reset view settings for one folder in File Explorer

How to reset view settings for all folders in File Explorer.

How to reset view settings for one folder in File Explorer.

For example, the following screen shot shows this default icon used with the MyDocs4.myp file. In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the easy steps to reset (or change) the folder view settings in File Explorer. When no custom default icon is assigned to a file type, the desktop and Windows Explorer display all files of that type with a generic default icon.

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