Changing the default "view" of folders. Win xp

Discussion in 'Software' started by wut_the_phuck, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. wut_the_phuck

    wut_the_phuck Private E-2

    Ok this is kind of a weird question...

    I was wondering how to change the default view of every folder on my computer from "Details" to "List". When you make a new folder in Win XP (not sure other versions) and open the folder.. the View button up at the top of the page says details automatically. I download a lot of music and video and the details annoys the hell out of me. I just want them listed right away. I know it is not that hard just to change the view of the files... but when you go through a lot of folders and have to change them the first time you look at them it gets kind of tedious. I hope someone knows a way to tell windows to have "list" as the default view. Would be greatly appreciated.

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  2. Matacumbie

    Matacumbie Rocky Top

    First, set your folders the way that you want them, in your case "List". Then under Folder Options > View > Click the button that says Apply to All Folders.

    See if that sticks when you create a new folder.

    Steve
     
  3. wut_the_phuck

    wut_the_phuck Private E-2

    That seemed to work.. thanks a lot!!!
     
  4. Matacumbie

    Matacumbie Rocky Top

    Good deal. :)

    Steve
     
  5. Fred_G

    Fred_G Heat packin' geek

    That has been bugging me for years, never thought to do what you said. Thanks!:D

    E
     
  6. Matacumbie

    Matacumbie Rocky Top

    You bet Fred_G :)

    Steve
     

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