Backup/restore currently open Windows Explorer windows - with national character encoding and supporting tabs

Windows Explorer is a powerful tool that allows you to navigate through your computer's files and folders. It's a handy way to organize and manage your files, but sometimes you may accidentally close a window or lose your tabs. Fortunately, there are ways to backup and restore your currently open Windows Explorer windows, including support for national character encoding and tabs. In this article, we will guide you through the process step by step.

Backup your currently open Windows Explorer windows

Before we proceed with the backup process, it's important to note that this method requires a third-party software called Windows Layout Manager. You can download it from the official Microsoft website or other trusted sources.

1. First, launch Windows Explorer and open all the folders and files you want to backup.
2. Next, open the Windows Layout Manager software.
3. In the software, click on the "Backup" button.
4. Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the backup file.
5. Give the backup file a name and click "Save".

That's it! Your currently open Windows Explorer windows are now backed up. You can restore them anytime using the steps mentioned below.

Restore your previously backed up Windows Explorer windows

1. Open the Windows Layout Manager software.
2. Click on the "Restore" button.
3. Navigate to the location where you saved the backup file and select it.
4. Click "Open" to restore your previously backed up windows.

Your previously opened Windows Explorer windows will now be restored, including any tabs and national character encoding settings.

Support for national character encoding

Windows Explorer supports various character encodings, including national character encodings specific to different languages. This allows you to view and work with files and folders that contain characters from different languages and character sets.

To ensure proper support for national character encoding in Windows Explorer, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel by clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Control Panel".
2. In the Control Panel, click on "Clock, Language, and Region".
3. Under "Region and Language", click on "Change date, time, or number formats".
4. In the "Formats" tab, select your desired language and character encoding from the drop-down menus.
5. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

By setting the appropriate language and character encoding in the Control Panel, Windows Explorer will be able to display and handle files and folders with national characters correctly.

Backing up and restoring your currently open Windows Explorer windows is a useful feature that can save you time and effort, especially if you work with multiple folders and files. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily backup and restore your windows, while also ensuring proper support for national character encoding in Windows Explorer.

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