Windows Explorer File layout and defaults.


  1. mfx
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    Windows Explorer Columns Property layout and defaults.


    Very simple question that has been bugging me for ages.

    When opening any explorer window in W7 I want a set default column layout.

    EG : File name/Date Created/Date Modified/Type/Size

    The problem I have is using my system for music production I have a large library of WAV files that I sort through, organise and label. The issue I have is any explorer window will deafults to my EG above, however, as soon as a folder is opened with WAV's or MP3's the default columns change to

    Name/#/Title/Contributing Artist/Album/Type

    I understand why this is so but I don't have hoards of MP3s and dont need this default.

    Where can I change the settings in W7 so regardless of what folder I open and regardless the content the columns I select are only displayed everytime

    File name/Date Created/Date Modified/Type/Size

    Many thanks
    Last edited by mfx; 24 Dec 2011 at 06:05.
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  3. mfx
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    Windows Explorer Set Defaults For Columns?
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  4. mawhrin
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    Thanks for posting this, old but came up in search first.

    Specifically, the trick is that "Apply to folders" only applies to folders of that template (which can be checked in the Properties tab for that folder).
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