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To restore previously opened folders upon logging into Windows 11 or 10, you can use a built-in feature. This is how you can enable it:
Restoring Previous Folder Windows at Logon in Windows 11/10
This feature automatically opens all previously opened folders upon system startup. It is useful for users who frequently access the same folders.
- Access Folder Options:
- Use the Taskbar search box to search for ‘folder options’.
- Select ‘File Explorer Options’ from the search results.
- Modify View Settings:
- In the File Explorer Options dialog, switch to the ‘View’ tab.
- Look for the option ‘Restore previous folder windows at logon’.
- Check this option to enable it.
- Apply and Save Changes:
- After checking the option, click ‘Apply’ to implement the changes.
- Click ‘OK’ to close the dialog and save your settings.
Using Registry Editor for Restoring Folders
If the built-in feature does not work, you can use the Registry Editor to enable the setting. It is recommended to back up your registry or create a system restore point before proceeding.
- Open Registry Editor:
- Press Win+R to open the Run prompt.
- Type ‘regedit’ and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the Explorer Key:
- Go to ‘HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer’.
- Create a new key under ‘Explorer’ named ‘Advanced’.
- Create a New DWORD Value:
- Right-click on ‘Advanced’, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Name it ‘PersistBrowsers’.
- Double-click on it and set the Value data as 1.
Restoring User Folder in Windows 11
If you have accidentally deleted a user folder, there are several methods to restore it.
- First, check the Recycle Bin to see if the folder is there and restore it if available.
- If not in the Recycle Bin, use System Restore to revert your User profile to a previous state.
- As a last resort, a clean installation of Windows may be necessary if other methods fail.
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Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you encounter problems while trying to restore previously opened folders, consider the following troubleshooting steps.
- Check if the folder restoration feature is enabled in the File Explorer Options.
- If changes in the registry don’t take effect, ensure that the DWORD value ‘PersistBrowsers’ is correctly set to 1.
- If the system behaves unexpectedly after making changes, use the system restore point to revert back to a stable state.
Disabling the Feature
If you decide to disable the automatic reopening of folders, you can easily reverse the process.
- Within File Explorer Options, simply uncheck ‘Restore previous folder windows at logon’ and apply the changes.
- In the Registry, change the ‘PersistBrowsers’ value data to 0 and restart your computer.
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