Changing "file view" for ALL files

I know that, to change the view of a list of files to "details" you click on
"view --> details," but how do I change the view for ALL Windows file
displays?

For example, I just did a search, and the results were displayed as icons or
thumbnails (don't know the difference). I can go to "view --> details" in
that window and change it, but next time I do a search it will be the same
thing all over again. How do I change it permanently?

I tried clicking "view --> details" in the C: window and that didn't do it.

Thanks...

Phil

Phil James wrote:
> I know that, to change the view of a list of files to "details" you
> click on "view --> details," but how do I change the view for ALL
> Windows file displays?
>
> For example, I just did a search, and the results were displayed as
> icons or thumbnails (don't know the difference). I can go to "view
> --> details" in that window and change it, but next time I do a
> search it will be the same thing all over again. How do I change
> it permanently?
> I tried clicking "view --> details" in the C: window and that
> didn't do it.

Close ALL Windows/Internet Explorer windows..

Open Windows Explorer.
Choose View --> (Whatever view you like best)
(Heck, Choose View --> Status Bar to toggle that too, look at the bottom of
the window - see which one you like best.)

Tools --> Folder Options
General Tab
(Change whatever you want here.. For example: Show Common Tasks in
Folders)

Tools --> Folder Options
View tab
(Change whatever check boxes you want here..)
THEN - Click on Apply to all Folders
Answer to the positive for whatever questions..

Close Windows Explorer..
Open Windows Explorer...

That do it for you?

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