How to set default search results columns?

[Sean S]

Hi all,

When performing a search in Vista the results show the (thoroughly confusing
and useless) "Folder" column.

How can I *permanently* set this to the "Folder path" column. It would also
be nice to get rid of the 'Author' and 'Tags' columns.


Sean.


PS. Seriously, who thought that the format 'foldername (full path to
folder)' was in any way readable or quickly comprehensible? No matter how
many times I see it in this format I mis-read it. It makes no sense at all.

 

[Axel Dahmen]

You're right. There are loads of other things in Vista/2008 that seem to have implemented by absolute beginners in the job:

http://groups.google.de/group/micro...read/thread/efc73d0acb29d48b/10df01c017712afd

I honestly believe there's been a new generation of programmers at Redmond at the start that had been let loose while all experienced ones retired at once... That must be the reason why there are so many useful - and common - things missing in Vista.

Vista has become a big iPod, but not an operating system to work with.

Axel Dahmen

 

[Gerry]

Sean

Have you tried experimenting with View, Choose Details in Windows Explorer.
Loads of little boxes to check or uncheck. You should be able to get rid of
Author and Tags. There is a Folder and a Folder Path. When you have it the
way you want select Tools, Folder Options, View, Apply to all Folders.

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[Sean S]

Have you tried experimenting with View, Choose Details in Windows Explorer.

Yes, this is how I'm getting the correct columns to display but it doesn't
PERSIST between search sessions.

way you want select Tools, Folder Options, View, Apply to all Folders.

I don't want *all* my windows to have those fields.

 

[Gerry]

Sean

Is it for the the vast majority with a few exception? I have Details for
most folders but a few like Control Panel display icons.

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Hope this helps

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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