How Do I Change the Folder Type in Windows 7?

You can see or change the folder type by: Right clicking on it and selecting “properties.” (See below; click image for larger view) Click the “customize” tab. Look for “Optimize this folder for” and use the drop-down menu to choose the type you want to assign to this folder.

How do I change the file type of a folder?

Change Folder Options

1. In the desktop, click or tap the File Explorer button on the taskbar.
2. Click or tap the Options button on the View tab, and then click or tap Change folder and search options.
3. Click or tap the General tab.
4. Select a Browse folders option to display each folder in the same window or its own window.

How do I change folder options in Windows 7?

How to change Folder Options in Windows 7

1. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. In the upper right corner of the Control Panel window, click on the View By drop down menu and make sure that Large Icons or Small Icons is selected.
4. Click Folder Options.