How to set columns for all folders?

[Brett]

Once I set the columns to display in Windows Explorer for a certain folder,
is there a way to propogate those columns so that all folders will show only
those columns? From the Tools | View tab menu option, Apply to Folders
doesn't seem to work for column selections.

Thanks,
Brett

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

It does work for columns, but 'Apply to Folders' works on a per-template
basis. If you use if from a folder that is using the 'All Items' template,
it only affects other folders that use 'All Items'. Same for 'Documents',
'Pictures & Videos', etc. If you apply it to the 5 major templates, that
should take care of 98% of your folder views. I say 98% because Desktop,
Computer, Control Panel, Network, etc don't use standard file folder
templates, but they should remember their views once you've set them to your
liking.