AG wrote:
> Hi Tim. I appreciate the feedback. I tried your recommendations and they
> were steps I had already attempted before. Sorry to say it does not make the
> change to details permanent (even if I try the reset all folders option). I
> welcome any additional thoughts. Thanks AG
Does the problem occur only after a reboot, or logging in to an account?
If so, maybe this will help:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings
Then again, you might have some software running that won't allow the
changes. Is there anything running that could be blocking changes?
> "Tim Meddick" wrote:
>
>> Open ONE instance of 'Windows Explorer' and in the first folder you come to with
>> files in it, set the folder to 'View' - 'Details'.
>>
>> Then, choose 'Tools' > 'Folder Options' from the top menus, to bring up the Folder
>> Options control from within Explorer.
>>
>> Under the 'View' tab of 'Folder Options' - click on the apply to all folders button.
>>
>> *This should do it! - Opening up the 'Folder Options' from within Windows Explorer
>> should make a difference.
>>
>> If it doesn't - repeat the entire process but click on the 'Reset All Folders' button
>> first, and then on the ''Apply to All Folders' button.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London. :-)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "AG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:957F6E42-2417-4553-9F18-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> AJR - I am opening access to my folders via a right-click on start, and
>>> opening Explore. So I may have mislabeled this as control panel. Does
>>> this make more sense? Sorry - AG
>>>
>>> "AJR" wrote:
>>>
>>>> There are no folders/files in the Control Panel - the icons represent
>>>> "Applets" (Utiliites/Programs) for changing settings (Primarily Registry).
>>>>
>>>> "AG" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:E5133761-7586-4590-AABD-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> I can not change the current "view" of my folders and or files in my
>>>>> control
>>>>> panel. It always defaults to icons. I want it changed to "details". I
>>>>> have
>>>>> switched my view to details, opened tools, gone into folder options,
>>>>> clicked
>>>>> on the view tab, and selected "apply to all folders" in the folder view
>>>>> section. It always defaults to "icons." In the Advanced Setting I have
>>>>> even
>>>>> played with have the "Remember each folder's View Setting" Button selected
>>>>> and or not. Either way it continues to default to icons. HELP?!
--
Joe =o)
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