The Most Useless Button in Windows
The "Hide Folders" button in Windows' "Save As" dialog collapses the window for compactness, but its usefulness is questionable today, with settings saved per application in the registry.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- The "Hide Folders" button collapses the "Save As" dialog, leaving only essential fields visible.
- Settings for the dialog's state are saved individually for each application in the registry.
- The feature's relevance is questionable today due to larger screen sizes.
- The dialog's state is determined by a specific byte in the registry, with 01 for expanded and 00 for minimized.
TAKEAWAYS
- The "Hide Folders" button is a legacy feature from Windows Vista, likely for smaller screens.
- Dialog box settings, including size and state, are saved per application.
- Registry entries determine the dialog's state, allowing manual adjustments.
- The feature's utility is debatable, with few users finding it beneficial today.