Changing Column Headings in Win Explorer


  1. gplea
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    Changing Column Headings in Win Explorer


    SOMEBODY PLEEZE tell me there is a way to change the column headings in Win Explorer whenever the folder you're looking in contains audio files the headings don't follow the normal headings as when you have "normal" data. Instead they're headed by useless headings that really don't offer ANY help at all. What's worse is you have to change EVERY FREAKIN' folder that has such info. It is THE MOST FRUSTRATING when I want to sort files, but before I do I have to change the headings. My ultimate question: Is there ANY way I can make that change ONCE and forget it?

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  3. Slartybart
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    The folders under your user profile act as templates for all folders of that type

    Navigate to your 'My' folders (Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos) and make the columns, sort, grouping however you like them. All folders of that type should now display your preference.
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  4. gplea
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    Sir! You r da man!
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  6. Slartybart
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    Glad I could help. Thanks for marking the thread solved.
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