how to set defaults


  1. Posts : 27
    win7
       #1

    how to set defaults


    i would like to set a default VIEW for different types of files when i open a folder in windows explorer.

    the view i want is LIST.
    i know i can change a folders view and all sub folders using the properties and customization tab in a folder BUT, the view LIST never appears. it is always DETAILS.


    i was sure there was a way to say ALL MOVIES should open as thumbnails and ALL MUSIC opens as LARGE THUMBNAILS and so on.


    any help?
    thanks in advance!
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    This may help:

    Menu Bar - Turn On or Off
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  3. Posts : 27
    win7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thanks, but i fail to see how that link will help me set the default of a folder to LIST or the other issue i asked about.
    and yes, i did read the topic u linked to.
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  4. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #4

    Use views.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails how to set defaults-capture.png  
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  5. Posts : 27
    win7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    r u kidding me? do u think someone with the PC specs i have would not know how to do that? c'mon dude
    anyway, thanks for your response but yes, i know how to manually change the current view into LIST but that is not at all what i asked.

    everytime i open a folder i would have to change the view manually. i'm asking if its possible to set this somewhere so it is ALWAYS in LIST?
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  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #6

    How about either one of these tutorials,
    Folder View - Set a Default for All Folders[2]=File Folder Settings

    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...l-folders.html
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  7. Posts : 71,978
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    Hello LiquidMonkey,

    In addition, this will show you how to apply a folder view to all folders with the same folder template.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...l-folders.html

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  8. Posts : 27
    win7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    thanks for those links, it works.

    although i thought there would be a spot that says something like, 'choose a default view for picture file types' and so on for each file type, but i guess not.

    anyway, problem solved, i just set EVERY folder in each hard drive to LIST. thanks!
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