Computer and Software Support


Setup Internet Explorers layout

Every time you log off, Windows saves the size and position of the taskbar, as well as the size and location of your Explorer windows (for the next time you open them). But you might want to set up your taskbar and folder window arrangement once and have Windows open that way in the future, regardless of how you futz with them during your current session. To do that, arrange your windows and taskbar the way you like them, follow these steps

  1. Access REGEDIT (The page will open in a separate window)
  2. Double-click HKEY_Current_USER
  3. Double-click Software
  4. Double-click Microsoft
  5. Double-click Windows
  6. Double-click CurrentVersion
  7. Double-click Policies
  8. Double-click Explorer
  9. On the Right Double-click NoSaveSettings (If you don't see it, go to NOTE for instructions)
  10. In the 'Value data' box, type 1
  11. Press Enter
  12. Reboot the computer

NOTE: If you do not see NoSaveSettings, do the following

  1. Right click the right pane
  2. Click on New
  3. Click DWORD Value
  4. Type NoSaveSettings to name it.
  5. Press Enter
       
  6. Go to step 12 above

 Thereafter, each time you log on and open Explorer or any folder window, it and the taskbar will return to the size and position you froze them in, even if you rearranged or resized them during your previous Windows session.