Set View of Windows Explorer and forget it

[tod]

Sorry, this must be a common question, but none of the posts I found
seem to nail it.

When I open Windows Explorer (XP), it shows the Root of C on the
details side, in Icons view. Also, the icons do not autoarrange. I'd
prefer the view to be Details. So I set it that way. I also go to
Tools>Folder Options>View and apply to all folders, after I've set it
up the way I like. AND... as if though I were not picky enough... I
want the window to open maximized. It always opens Restored.

So how can I set up the Windows Explorer to show the right pane in
Details view, have it open Maximized, and whatever else I want, and
have it show that way EVERY time I open explorer.

Sorry again if I missed this answer in my Google search.

tod

 

[Kelly]

Hi Tod,

See if this helps:

Windows remembers 400 folder settings. When that number is reached some
settings aren't retained any longer. You can change this to 8000 by adding
this edit to the registry.

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.

 

[Kaylene/Taurarian]

The Default for Windows XP is to remember the view settings for the 400 most
recently used folders.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line #2 - Increase Folder View Size Limit to 8000
Instructions on how to use are at the top of the page.