Detail display default File window

[Scott Kelley]

WinXP Pro

Every time I go to open a file of any sorts, the dialog box lists files in a
"List" view. Sometimes I swear I change that view to "Details" at least 100
times a day.

Where do I look to find the default viewing mode setting for these dialog
boxes?

Thanks,
Scott Kelley

 

[Guest]

Open Windows Explorer, set a folder view the way you like, go to Tools,
Folder Options, View, & pick Apply to all folders. Also choose on the same
page "Remember each folder's view settings." That's so some folders can be
Thumbnails--like a picture folder.

 

[Scott Kelley]

What I am talking about is not the Explorer folder, but the Open File dialog
boxes. This does not effect Open File dialogs.

 

[Rock]

What I am talking about is not the Explorer folder, but the Open File dialog
boxes. This does not effect Open File dialogs.

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WinXP Pro

Every time I go to open a file of any sorts, the dialog box lists files

in a

"List" view. Sometimes I swear I change that view to "Details" at least

100

times a day.

Where do I look to find the default viewing mode setting for these

dialog

boxes?

Thanks,
Scott Kelley

That's called the common dialogs box. Unfortunately AFAIK there is no
way to set defaults in this box that stick. One of the unfortunate
inconsistencies in XP.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Mary. The reply helped me.
robDotCalm

 

[Kelly]

Run this edit, then reset your preferred folder options:

Increase Folder View Options Limit: (Line 2)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

Windows Explorer/View/[Select Accordingly]. Then Tools/Folder
Options/View/Apply to All Folders.

Note: XP-SP2 ups it to 5000.

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com