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I know there must be a simple way to do this but I really don't know how.

I absolutely HATE the Windows Explorer default of showing icons when you open a folder. Can't I

somehow set the default to show "details" view instead? I really would prefer to always have it open

in the detail view every time. I just can't find where to do this.

I am running Windows XP Pro SP3.

Thanks in advance for any help you experts can offer.

jim

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Guessing with some help from my XP for Dummies book :rolleyes:

Try right clicking, if anything happens, click properties and choose "classic". No idea if it will work as it is a tip for desktop themes and start menus....

Liz

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Open a Windows Explorer window and set the view as you would like it. Then go to Tools > Folder Options > View tab > and click on "Apply to all folders".

Close the window and relaunch. You should see that the settings have taken effect.

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