How to Set a Default Folder View for All Folders in Windows 7
InformationThis will show you how to set a default folder view setting for all Windows Explorer folders to open with in Windows 7.
NoteThis will not affect the folder view settings in libraries and library folders, the small File -> "Save as", "Open" common dialog type windows, or a window's default size and position.
Here's How:
1. Set a default folder template that you want to have all Windows Explorer folders to use.
NOTE: You can choose between having General Items, Documents, Pictures, Music, or Video as the default folder template for all folders.
2. When finished, apply the folder view to all folders.That's it,TipIf you wish to undo this and restore the folder view settings back to their default settings later, then this tutorial can show you how to: How to Reset All Folder View Settings to Default in Windows 7
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