FAQ of FolderViewSet

What is a folder view?

A folder view is a way how Windows Explorer show the content of a folder. Open a folder, right click in the blank area, you will see a "View" menu item with several sub menu items, such as "Thumbnails", "Tiles", "Icons", "List" and "Details". For more information see Microsoft Knowledge Base KB812003.

Why the view of the folder is not changed?

To change the view of a folder using FolderViewSet, you have to close all windows of the folder first. It's because Windows Explorer will remember the folder's view when it's last opened.

Why my view settings for a folder are lost or incorrect?

This is a bug of Microsoft. You can find a solution at Microsoft Knowledge Base KB813711.