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How do I get Explorer to default to Folder Path instead of Folder when I search?

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Mar 15, 2026280 views

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Whenever I run a search in Explorer on Windows 7, the first thing I do is remove the Folder column and then add the Folder Path column. Is there a way to save this configuration so that this becomes the default? I went into Tools > Folder Options, but I didn't see a way to do it.

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How do I get Explorer to default to Folder Path instead of Folder when I search?

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