The Open/Save As default view type can't be changed. Here is a workaround.
Cottonwood Software: File-Ex and Windows Utilities for Power-Users:
http://www.file-ex.com/welcome.html
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
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When I try to open a file and get the open file dialog box I would
like to set the default on the "View Menu" to the DETAILS option
rather than the LIST option that it is set to now. It is a pain to
have to change that option every time.
Thanks