JSI Tip 5943. How do I set 'Restore previous folder windows at logon' via the Window XP registry?

You can use Windows Explorer's Folder Options to check or uncheck Restore previous folder windows at logon on the View menu.

To uncheck this via the registry:

1. Copy /Paste the following to a PersistBrowsers.reg file:

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\[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\]
"PersistBrowsers"=dword:00000000

2. Merge the PersistBrowsers.reg file with the user's registry or run regedit /s PersistBrowsers.reg.

3. The user must log off and log on for this setting to take effect.

To check this via the registry:

1. Copy /Paste the following to a PersistBrowsers.reg file:

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\[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\]
"PersistBrowsers"=dword:00000001

2. Merge the PersistBrowsers.reg file with the user's registry or run regedit /s PersistBrowsers.reg.

3. The user must log off and log on for this setting to take effect.