Thumbnail view ? Is it not possible to make permamnent?

I've been trying to make certain folders thumbnails... I go into the folder options I get them exactly how I want... I I then save the preferences then the next time i open the folder its back to default.. Ive read othr recent posts it seems this is how the program works ?

From Folder Options, Save > For A Folder will save the current settings for the current folder.

You can see and edit the saved settings via Preferences / Folders / Folder Formats, where there should be something in the Path Formats part of the list. Edit that and check that the part that switches to Thumbnails mode is turned on.

yeah idk what im doing wrong.. I cant seem to keep any settings ill keep trying thx

If you’re stuck, the Folder Formats FAQs explain things in more detail, including how to find out where the active format is coming from.