File Explorer 'compact mode'


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For several days I have tried every suggested method to get my File Explorer back to compact mode or single files. Nothing is working. Tweaked the registry, checked the right boxes but nothing changes. Any suggestions?
 

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Hello, :-)

If you haven't already, you might see if an option below may help.

www.elevenforum.com

Turn On or Off Compact View in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off compact view in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. If you feel File Explorer has too much space between items, you can turn on compact view to decrease space between items in File Explorer. If you have a tablet, convertible, or...
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Thanks but I tried this several times and it doesn't change anything. Even tried this:
www.techrepublic.com

How to restore the classic File Explorer in Windows 11

Users can restore the classic command ribbon to File Explorer in Windows 11 by hacking the Registry File and adding a specific string value to a new key.
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It almost feels like something is blocking any suggested tweaks/changes I try. After I follow-through on the procedures to recover the compact mode nothing responds or changes.
 

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Windows 11
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Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaPad FLEX-15IWL
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8565U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
Memory
16gb
Mouse
Logitech M720
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100
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Chrome
Do you have any apps installed that could be overriding the setting?
 

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    OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    Logitech MX Master 4
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    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
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    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
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    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone

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    2496 x 1664
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    1 TB SSD
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    Chrome and Edge
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    Microsoft Defender
Brink said:
Do you have any apps installed that could be overriding the setting?
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Nothing new since this started happening a few days ago. This happened before a couple of weeks ago but I managed to fix it. Now nothing works to return the compact view status. Weird.
 

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Windows 11Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8565U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99...16gb
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaPad FLEX-15IWL
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8565U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
Memory
16gb
Mouse
Logitech M720
Internet Speed
100
Browser
Chrome
Try running WinSetView with the Enable compact view on Windows 11 option checked. This sets the same registry key that's shown in the tutorial, but WinSetView also clears out the per-folder registry keys when it sets your preferred folder default views and this will eliminate any corruption in those keys. It has worked to fix other Windows 11 File Explorer view issues, such as the Optimize this folder option refusing to work.
 

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