In a message dated 2005-12-30 09:23:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> windows question: > > i think maybe i asked this before (i don't keep all these), sorry if so > but here it is again > > is there a way in WIN2K and/or XP to make the standard windows File Open > dialog default to 'DETAILS' > it drives me nuts to have to set this every time > Me too - and surely others as well. I'm quite surprised to find this msg this morning and that no one has answered all night. I run Win2K, but I've also done this on XP. Open a regular Windows Explorer directory window of any directory on the drive (My Computer - C drive, for instance). <View> <Details>. Now set up the columns as you want them (I often want to view directories sorted by modified time, most recent first, for instance). Now do <Tools> <Folder Options> and select the View tab. While you're here, check the various settings - especially, turn off "Hide file extensions for known file types". That's a method for virus / spyware writers to slide things past you. Now at the top of the window, under Folder Views, click "Like Crrent Folder". Presto, the job's done. Just be sure you've got the Details setting and anything else you want to mak common, first. It took me several rounds to get it all just right. Now, if I could just do that for the File Open dialog boxes within Word, Protel, etc., honor those settings. Hmmm.... re-reading your original question, I'm not so sure that that wasn't what you were asking for, too. If that's what you're looking for, I'd sure like to hear the answer, because I haven't been able to find it either. Steve Hendrix ____________________________________________________________ You are subscribed to the OT discussion forum To Post messages: mailto:[email protected] Unsubscribe and Other Options: http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/ot_techservinc.com Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
