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LesFerch authored Sep 30, 2024
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[![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/0188480f-ca53-45d5-b9ff-daafff32869e)Download the zip file](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/archive/refs/heads/main.zip)

[Download the installer](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/releases/download/2.99/WinSetView-Setup.exe)

### Globally Set Explorer Folder Views

Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
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## How to Download and Run

### Quick Instructions
### Portable Install Using Zip File (Recommended)

WinSetView is a portable app, allowing it to be run from anywhere, such as flash drive, for easy configuration of new users/computers. The settings remain with the app itself, as long as it is placed in a location where you have full write access. If it is placed in a restricted folder, such as `Program Files (x86)`, the settings will automatically get written to your `%AppData%` folder, which is fine, but then it's not as portable.

1. Download the zip file using the link above.
2. Extract the entire zip file.
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**Note**: If your security software blocks the download or the app does not launch or you wish to read more about SmartScreen prompts, please see: [Download Help Guide](./DownloadHelp.md)

### How to Update

1. Follow the steps above to download and unzip the files.
2. Ensure that WinSetView is not currently running.
3. Drag the new files over the old files, allowing them to be replaced. Your settings will not be overwritten because the package does not contain an AppData folder.

### Install Using Setup Program

You may also install WinSetView, so that it appears in your list of installed apps, by using the installer, `WinSetView-Setup.exe`, found on the Releases page (and linked to above).


## How to Use

Simple step by step instructions follow.
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