Changing "file view" for ALL files

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Phil James

I know that, to change the view of a list of files to "details" you click on
"view --> details," but how do I change the view for ALL Windows file
displays?

For example, I just did a search, and the results were displayed as icons or
thumbnails (don't know the difference). I can go to "view --> details" in
that window and change it, but next time I do a search it will be the same
thing all over again. How do I change it permanently?

I tried clicking "view --> details" in the C: window and that didn't do it.

Thanks...

Phil
 
Phil said:
I know that, to change the view of a list of files to "details" you
click on "view --> details," but how do I change the view for ALL
Windows file displays?

For example, I just did a search, and the results were displayed as
icons or thumbnails (don't know the difference). I can go to "view
--> details" in that window and change it, but next time I do a
search it will be the same thing all over again. How do I change
it permanently?
I tried clicking "view --> details" in the C: window and that
didn't do it.
Click to expand...

Close ALL Windows/Internet Explorer windows..

Open Windows Explorer.
Choose View --> (Whatever view you like best)
(Heck, Choose View --> Status Bar to toggle that too, look at the bottom of
the window - see which one you like best.)

Tools --> Folder Options
General Tab
(Change whatever you want here.. For example: Show Common Tasks in
Folders)

Tools --> Folder Options
View tab
(Change whatever check boxes you want here..)
THEN - Click on Apply to all Folders
Answer to the positive for whatever questions..

Close Windows Explorer..
Open Windows Explorer...

That do it for you?
 
Got it! Many thanks!

Phil

Shenan Stanley said:
Close ALL Windows/Internet Explorer windows..

Open Windows Explorer.
Choose View --> (Whatever view you like best)
(Heck, Choose View --> Status Bar to toggle that too, look at the bottom
of
the window - see which one you like best.)

Tools --> Folder Options
General Tab
(Change whatever you want here.. For example: Show Common Tasks in
Folders)

Tools --> Folder Options
View tab
(Change whatever check boxes you want here..)
THEN - Click on Apply to all Folders
Answer to the positive for whatever questions..

Close Windows Explorer..
Open Windows Explorer...

That do it for you?
Click to expand...
 
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