On 12/30/08 1:51 PM, Steve R of [email protected] sent
>
> At 1:00 PM -0500 12/30/08, Tony Gamble posted:
>> On 30-Dec-08, at 12:33 PM, Steve R wrote:
>>
>>> How do I get Finder to give me back the generic icons, ie a Quicktime
>>> icon on a video file instead of the current 'mini preview' of the
>>> first frame of the file, etc?
>>>
>>> Steve R
>>
>> Open the affected folder, select View -> Show View Options, uncheck
>> "Show Icon Preview"
>>
>> (this is the method for OS 10.5, but steps may be similar for earlier
>> versions)
>>
>> - Tony
>
> Thank you!!! Do you know if there is a way to make this the overall
> default for all Finder windows without needing to go into every
> window to make the change? Finder preferences doesn't have that
> option, only the individual windows (that I've been able to see.)
>
> Steve R
Hi Steve,
I've chosen a specific folder, say the HD folder, chosen View Options, and
at the bottom of the pane is the "Make Default" button - worked for me (the
Desktop is always a different matter, and this button is not present).
HTH,
Dana
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