Can I change the view in windows explorer

My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever since
I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.

When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon view
with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and they
sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all. Every folder
is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all folders to be just
files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only have a few, I should be
able to set only those folders as pictures. The windows folders don't need a
Rating column or a Date Taken column. I want the details. My C: drive and
Windows folder views are unchangeable other than manually setting the
columns on and off. Then they change right back.

Where can I change the default view of all folders?

Andy wrote:
> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever
> since I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>
> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large
> icon view with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the
> folder and they sometimes change back. Some folders aren't
> customizable at all. Every folder is defaulted to be a pictures
> folder, but I want all folders to be just files. If I want a pictures
> folder, of which I only have a few, I should be able to set only
> those folders as pictures. The windows folders don't need a Rating
> column or a Date Taken column. I want the details. My C: drive and
> Windows folder views are unchangeable other than manually setting the
> columns on and off. Then they change right back.
> Where can I change the default view of all folders?
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Maybe the following links will offer some ideas:

Windows Vista -
Change folder views and behavior
http://tinyurl.com/33oh9s
or...
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...939cd1033.mspx

Windows Vista - How to Reset
Windows Explorer Folder View
Settings to Make Vista Remember
http://tinyurl.com/ywbqeu
or...
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/70...-settings.html



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Tyr this script here:

http://www.paulsxp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15

This script will reset the folders.

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"Andy" <> wrote in message
news:FEF85E8B-16DF-4D2F-8E9F-...
> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever
> since I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>
> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon
> view with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and
> they sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all. Every
> folder is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all folders to be
> just files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only have a few, I
> should be able to set only those folders as pictures. The windows folders
> don't need a Rating column or a Date Taken column. I want the details. My
> C: drive and Windows folder views are unchangeable other than manually
> setting the columns on and off. Then they change right back.
>
> Where can I change the default view of all folders?

You may have to re-register that filetype to media player if you want to open
it there. I sounds like the editor changed it for you.

Try going to Control Panel -> Default Programs -> Associate a file type or
protocal with a program

find the .Mod file in the list and change the Open With backl to media player.

hth

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"Andy" wrote:

> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever since
> I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>
> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon view
> with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and they
> sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all. Every folder
> is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all folders to be just
> files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only have a few, I should be
> able to set only those folders as pictures. The windows folders don't need a
> Rating column or a Date Taken column. I want the details. My C: drive and
> Windows folder views are unchangeable other than manually setting the
> columns on and off. Then they change right back.
>
> Where can I change the default view of all folders?
>

I think you may have posted your answer to the wrong question dude.


"Jack Leach" <dymondjack at hot mail dot com> wrote in message
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> You may have to re-register that filetype to media player if you want to
> open
> it there. I sounds like the editor changed it for you.
>
> Try going to Control Panel -> Default Programs -> Associate a file type or
> protocal with a program
>
> find the .Mod file in the list and change the Open With backl to media
> player.
>
> hth
>
> --
> Jack Leach
> www.tristatemachine.com
>
> "I haven't failed, I've found ten thousand ways that don't work."
> -Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
>
>
>
> "Andy" wrote:
>
>> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever
>> since
>> I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>>
>> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon
>> view
>> with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and they
>> sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all. Every
>> folder
>> is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all folders to be just
>> files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only have a few, I should
>> be
>> able to set only those folders as pictures. The windows folders don't
>> need a
>> Rating column or a Date Taken column. I want the details. My C: drive and
>> Windows folder views are unchangeable other than manually setting the
>> columns on and off. Then they change right back.
>>
>> Where can I change the default view of all folders?
>>
>
This email provided by Andy Bonanno ============ "I'd rather be a could-be
if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a
star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been by far; for a
might-have-been has never been, but a has-been was once

Thanks folks.

Andy



"PaulM" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Tyr this script here:
>
> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15
>
> This script will reset the folders.
>
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> "Andy" <> wrote in message
> news:FEF85E8B-16DF-4D2F-8E9F-...
>> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever
>> since I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>>
>> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon
>> view with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and
>> they sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all.
>> Every folder is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all folders
>> to be just files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only have a
>> few, I should be able to set only those folders as pictures. The windows
>> folders don't need a Rating column or a Date Taken column. I want the
>> details. My C: drive and Windows folder views are unchangeable other than
>> manually setting the columns on and off. Then they change right back.
>>
>> Where can I change the default view of all folders?
>
>
This email provided by Andy Bonanno ============ "I'd rather be a could-be
if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a
star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been by far; for a
might-have-been has never been, but a has-been was once

Does that mean all is well??

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"Andy" <> wrote in message
news:#...
> Thanks folks.
>
> Andy
>
>
>
> "PaulM" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>
>> Tyr this script here:
>>
>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15
>>
>> This script will reset the folders.
>>
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>> ------------------------------------------------------------
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>>
>> "Andy" <> wrote in message
>> news:FEF85E8B-16DF-4D2F-8E9F-...
>>> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever
>>> since I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>>>
>>> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon
>>> view with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and
>>> they sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all.
>>> Every folder is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all
>>> folders to be just files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only
>>> have a few, I should be able to set only those folders as pictures. The
>>> windows folders don't need a Rating column or a Date Taken column. I
>>> want the details. My C: drive and Windows folder views are unchangeable
>>> other than manually setting the columns on and off. Then they change
>>> right back.
>>>
>>> Where can I change the default view of all folders?
>>
>>
> This email provided by Andy Bonanno ============ "I'd rather be a could-be
> if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a
> star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been by far; for a
> might-have-been has never been, but a has-been was once

I did not have the chance to try your suggestion Paul. I had already done
Johns suggestion and it
appears to have worked for now. I'm keeping this thread watched in case it
doesn't stick.

But for now, I seem to have it licked.

Thank you to the both of you for your assistance.

Andy

"PaulM" <> wrote in message
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> "Andy" <> wrote in message
> news:#...
>> Thanks folks.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>>
>> "PaulM" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>
>>> Tyr this script here:
>>>
>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15
>>>
>>> This script will reset the folders.
>>>
>>> --
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>>>
>>>
>>> "Andy" <> wrote in message
>>> news:FEF85E8B-16DF-4D2F-8E9F-...
>>>> My Windows Explorer has had the most annoying set of attributes, ever
>>>> since I got Vista and I can't find a way to change them.
>>>>
>>>> When I open a folder, the files always want to default to a large icon
>>>> view with a preview screen. I change them by customizing the folder and
>>>> they sometimes change back. Some folders aren't customizable at all.
>>>> Every folder is defaulted to be a pictures folder, but I want all
>>>> folders to be just files. If I want a pictures folder, of which I only
>>>> have a few, I should be able to set only those folders as pictures. The
>>>> windows folders don't need a Rating column or a Date Taken column. I
>>>> want the details. My C: drive and Windows folder views are unchangeable
>>>> other than manually setting the columns on and off. Then they change
>>>> right back.
>>>>
>>>> Where can I change the default view of all folders?