Set default view in Windows Explorer

[TMA]

How can I set a default view for Windows Explorer?
It seems that each folder gets a differet view style depending on its
contents. Like ... if a folder has lots of .mp3 files, it will show details
for mp3 files, pictures are shown as thumbnails and so on. But I don't want
that. I want file details no matter what folder contents.
Tried set APPLY TO ALL FODERS in folder's options, but it doesn't work.

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
As you've discovered, Vista is giving you the columns it thinks you should
have based on the type of files it has detected (perhaps erroneously) in
that folder.

I don't think you can make an "apply to all folders" change.

To set columns for a particular folder, right-click in the folder >Customize
this folder> What kind of folder do you want? Use this folder as a template>
select "All Items." Vista should remember column settings for that folder.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]