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Comment from Peekay on 2008-11-11

2008-11-12T00:47:37Z

Looking everywhere for this. Thank you very much.

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Comment from Joe on 2008-10-14

2008-10-15T05:17:49Z

Good article. Works really fine.

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Comment from Jane on 2008-10-09

2008-10-09T18:18:35Z

Wow this worked perfect. I wish I'd done this sooner. Thanks a lot

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Comment from Edski on 2008-10-03

2008-10-03T15:10:26Z

You, little things like view folders you way makes life easier. Thank you for Leo for this video, short and sweet and very helpful.

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Comment from Chris Williams on 2008-09-28

2008-09-28T15:55:59Z

When I get to the step requiring me to click "Apply to Folders", that button & "Reset Folders" button are grayed out. I can't select either one.

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Comment from Hugo on 2008-09-23

2008-09-23T12:28:07Z

How do I get this to happen on all my drives, and stay everytime I turn on my computer. I have several network drives and I have to do this for everyone, and I have to do it everytime I turn on my computer.

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Comment from Jack on 2008-08-31

2008-08-31T21:56:17Z

Thank you Pop (Posted by: Pop at January 25, 2008 04:56 AM).

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Comment from Smavitz on 2008-08-25

2008-08-25T17:39:03Z

Outstanding!!! I have been looking and looking all over Microsoft help and all they tell me is how to show details one folder at a time. You are a genius!!! Many, many thanks!

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Comment from Omni on 2008-07-31

2008-07-31T17:05:13Z

Mitch, if you go into the 'View' tag in Explorer's Folder Options again, there's a check box: Remember each folder's view setting. I.e. once you set Detailed view as default, applied it to all folders, then each change from detailed view on any window you do, in your case into thumbnails, should be saved. So check that box and your problem should be solved.

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Comment from Mitch on 2008-07-27

2008-07-27T13:29:28Z

That sort's part of my problem, but as a photographer I have images on an external drive and want to see them as miniatures (thumbnails). Changing to Details in View changes all the external hard drives as well. What can I do. Thanx

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Comment from Keith on 2008-07-10

2008-07-10T19:00:35Z

Hi Mr. Notenboom, this was very helpful and it worked a treat. Unfortunately, one of these really annoying computer guys works in our office, and after having seen that I changed the setting, he changed the settings on every computer in our office so that the new settings are not saved when the computer is shutdown.... It's a minor thing, I know, but please could you tell me what he did (changed)??? thanks a lot in advance...

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Comment from Inspecchi on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T18:34:55Z

Thanks so much, I was tired of the view always being icons, You have saved another ignorant computer user.

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Comment from justin on 2008-06-02

2008-06-02T15:56:02Z

Thanks Leo !! Quick and easy. Now if I could just find out how to better sync outlook and my iPhone all would be great in the world.

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Comment from Timothy Takemoto on 2008-04-26

2008-04-27T06:48:42Z

If you do find out how to get windows to show the detailed view the open, select, save dialog box then please do let us know. There is probably a registry entry somewhere.

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Comment from puschkin on 2008-02-07

2008-02-07T10:36:33Z

it doesn't work by me. Is there any registry entry to edit?!

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Comment from Jon on 2008-01-25

2008-01-25T18:30:27Z

The article at the top of this page is great, but does not quite solve my problem. I have a keyboard with keys that can be assigned tasks, and I am trying to figure out how to have explorer come up with the "folder" tab (at the top) pressed. I can make it go to the root file I want, but can't get the folder "tab" look that I prefer.

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Comment from Pop on 2008-01-25

2008-01-25T12:56:10Z

When you are selecting Details as the default setting for ALL Windows Explorer Displays, run Windows Explorer and click View and select Details. Then click on Tools,Folder Options,View and UNCHECK "Remember each folder's View settings". With "Remember each folder's View settings" unchecked click on "Apply to ALL Folders". This should make any folder you Explore default to DETAILS. This was most annoying until I tried this combination in Windows XP Home Ver 2002 SP2. Thanks for getting me on the right track.

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Comment from Kshitij on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T06:17:33Z

Exactly what I was looking for. (Didn't notice the 'Apply to All Folders' button myself :P, found it on your article)
Thanks.

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Comment from patrick on 2007-12-29

2007-12-29T10:04:23Z

thx, just what I was looking for

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Comment from pj on 2007-12-25

2007-12-25T18:41:00Z

I guess we're not going to get an answer whether or not there is a registry entry hack to overcome problems of windows explorer not remembering the details view by default after changing the setting within the folder options.

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Comment from Nick on 2007-12-22

2007-12-22T19:17:53Z

Thx man! This really helped me out =D

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Comment from Graham on 2007-12-08

2007-12-09T02:49:41Z

thanks for the tip

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Comment from AEN on 2007-11-15

2007-11-15T09:04:29Z

I'm seeking a solution to a problem that occurs
after doing the above. After Apply to All Folders
the detailed view is the template/default, but ...
a. I might change a Folder view temporarily from
Details to Tiles or Icons or Thumnails;
b. Later when I change the Folder view back to
details, Explorer does not diplay the
template/default details that were Applied to
All Folders. Explorer seems to display details
based on some entry in the Registry for
folders of certain types of files.

I would like to know either/both
1) how to have Explorer return the folder view
to the template/default details view;
2) how to quickly/simply return the folder view
to the template/default details view. One thing
that achieves this (but at an unacceptable cost)
is changing one character in the folder name.
Then Explorer returns the detail view to the
template/default detail view; but upon reversing
the character change Explorer loses the
template/default detail view.
Any experience/help with this?

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Comment from emp on 2007-11-14

2007-11-15T06:42:51Z

thank - so frustrating beforehand!

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Comment from Rich Murphy on 2007-10-25

2007-10-25T16:33:54Z

Tried this but settings don't stick. Do you know a way to make "details" always show in all your programs?

http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_get_windows_explorer_to_display_details_by_default.html

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Comment from Bob on 2007-10-23

2007-10-23T19:50:16Z

Thanks!

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Comment from Phil Skversky on 2007-07-30

2007-07-30T18:45:24Z

I just started this new contract, and there's something wrong with either the PC I've been given or the network here. I do as advised - set the view in one folder to Details, then go to Tools > Folder Options, click on the View tab and click the "Apply to all folders" button. Even though I click "Yes" to the subsequent confirmation, it does not change the default view to Details for all folders.
Is there some registry hack to make that the default?
If there's a DOS command to set the view option for each folder, then I can write a command script to go thru and do so for every folder and subfolder.
Since Windows Explorer can remember the setting for each individual folder, that info must be stored somewhere. Where is it stored, and is there a way to change all those values?
THANKS!

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Comment from Bibhudendu Mishra on 2007-07-12

2007-07-12T16:31:33Z

Thanks for the information... very helpful.

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Comment from Case on 2007-07-03

2007-07-03T16:17:49Z

Ok great! Thanks!

Now how do I do it for the 150 other workstations on my network? Is there a registry entry I could alter in a logon script?

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Comment from Yo Yo Ma on 2007-06-28

2007-06-28T13:55:16Z

BOOYAH! This rocks!!

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Comment from Saskia on 2007-05-31

2007-05-31T08:58:56Z

My computer probably suffers from memory loss: it doesn't remember the new settings. I carefully took every step from the article but after restarting explorer or computer, it shows icons in stead of details. Once or twice i restarted the explorer and for one folder the detail-setting was right. The other folders where still displayed by icons. I pressed the button , the only thing is, since I've made no changes in the advanced settings, the button is unavailable. To test that, i did make changes and applied but there's no difference in the display of the icons... could you please help me?

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Comment from vivian on 2007-05-23

2007-05-23T07:52:34Z

thanks....that was a very valuable tip!!!

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Comment from Bhaskar on 2007-04-02

2007-04-02T12:24:32Z

A very valuable tip indeed. I used to do it manually for each folder and thought there was no permanent fix to this.

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Comment from Sheldon on 2007-03-27

2007-03-27T21:14:14Z

I was aware of that method of setting a default view; unfortunately, no matter how many times I use it, folders randomly change to icon view. Is there a more permanent fix?

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Comment from darryl on 2007-03-23

2007-03-23T13:51:32Z

Everyday I have to go into windows explorer - change the seetings to view details, go into tools - view settings and change it to view like current folder because windows explorer is not rememering my settings. Perhaps it has something to do with my CCLEANER program that I run daily to clean my computer. Perhaps this is clearing my explorer settings?

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Comment from Paul Kochie on 2007-03-20

2007-03-20T14:30:55Z

How do I set the default view to Details with the registry. I've got about 2,500 computers to do it to.

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Comment from Matt on 2007-03-02

2007-03-02T22:23:04Z

Very helpful. I have been trying to do this for some time. I like to see file list and details.

Thanks again

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Comment from Randy on 2007-02-16

2007-02-16T15:33:32Z

OK, That's my standard routine too, now a new twist. When I open up explorer (My Documents) it doesn't give me the 'Folder' view. I have to click on the Folder icon up top to get the left column. How do I make that the default view?

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Comment from Eshali on 2007-02-08

2007-02-09T06:30:37Z

Thanx Thanx Thanx

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Comment from manit on 2007-02-07

2007-02-07T16:27:20Z

It works! This will save me a ton of time! Thanks!

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Comment from adrian on 2007-01-22

2007-01-22T16:44:58Z

So helpful!
I've wanted to know how to do this for sooo long and it took less than a minute to learn the trick. Wish i'd looked this one up 2 years ago...

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Comment from del on 2006-12-20

2006-12-21T06:25:19Z

THANKS A LOT! NOW I CAN SAVE MY FINGERTIPS FOR TYPING "ALT+V+D" A HUNDRED TIMES A DAY! AMAZING TIPS!

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Comment from Jen Dillman on 2006-12-06

2006-12-07T00:50:30Z

Awesome tip....most times I need to see the details and I haven't changing my view for every folder.
Thanks,
J.

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Comment from Pat on 2006-10-30

2006-10-31T02:42:29Z

I also would like to know how to do this in the Internet Explorer, set "detail" view as default on the webpage for all users. Is there a way?

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Comment from Col on 2006-10-15

2006-10-15T19:30:37Z

When I display details view in windows explorer I can choose the details to display for that folder. For my avi files folder I have chosen to display the duration. When I select this the files display their duration at a painfully slow rate. What's more is that the duration doesn't save - so next time I browse to the folder, the duration again takes an age to load file by file. anybody got any ideas?

Thanks

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Comment from Debbie Riser on 2006-10-13

2006-10-13T14:21:31Z

Great tip! I like you am a control freak....I like seeing the details.

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Comment from Graham Kelly on 2006-09-14

2006-09-15T06:44:49Z

Id like to know how to do this in Internet Explorer - have the "details" view as default when you try to save a webage??

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Comment from Kees-Jan on 2006-09-11

2006-09-11T18:36:14Z

these settings, where are they saved? because we want to save these settings for our users at logoff, and apply them again in a next session at logon. our users have mandatory profile, but don't want to set view all the time...

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2006-09-06

2006-09-07T05:35:31Z

In File Open and related dialog boxes, there's no way to set the default. Very frustrating, I know.

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Comment from Sunil on 2006-09-05

2006-09-05T10:52:28Z

Hi,

I am facing a problem with the explorer view in sharepoint site. The view is "Icons" by default and I want it to be "Details". Is there any way to accomplish that. Appreciate your help.

Regards,
Sunil

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Comment from Jeff on 2006-08-21

2006-08-21T20:54:57Z

I use a program on a server that I need to import files from my PC. The software prompts me with a Choose File window and the files are displayed in LIST format. How do I choose them to always be in DETAILS format? I already have the files setup to be viewed in the DETAILS format.

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Comment from Rob on 2006-08-18

2006-08-18T21:11:03Z

Nice.
But where exactly in the registry is this setting located? I am having a problem where this setting is not sticking.

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Comment from Jenny on 2006-08-15

2006-08-16T06:11:01Z

Thank you soooo much - this is going to save me so much time and frustration.

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Comment from Dave C on 2006-08-04

2006-08-04T18:03:10Z

While that's great, I want to know where these settings are set in the registry.
I even tried RegSnap with no luck.

I want to roll out PC's (RIS based) and have them all have ICON be their view of choice for every folder.

IS there a registry setting for this? I've searched everywhere.

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Comment from arsg on 2006-07-27

2006-07-27T19:26:34Z

how to apply the same view for subfolders only?

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Comment from Michael I. Hayat on 2006-07-16

2006-07-16T23:30:00Z

Dear Leo,
I wish I had met you 5 years ago!
This tip is terrific, your explanation is very clear, and it's going to save me at least 5 precious minutes a day. That's 30 hours a year!
Thanks to you, every year now is a leap year!
Thanks a bunch, Theo!

PS: I also like the +e key combination to open Win-Explorer. Cool!

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Comment from pankaj on 2006-07-01

2006-07-01T15:55:10Z

My problem is the same. Can't view the folder options under the tools menu on my win 2000 machine. Shows only these three items:

Map Network Drive
Disconnect Network Drive
Synchronize

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Comment from Bob on 2006-06-09

2006-06-09T23:30:23Z

By default my XP SP2 will show tiles on reboots. I like icons and I have to change this constantly, via Windows Explorer>Tools>FolderOptions>... What is the registry settings by default look like for this. I'd like to compare mine with default to see if I need to make any changes. This tweak setting doesn't hold.

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Comment from Mukesh Baldha on 2006-05-29

2006-05-29T07:20:38Z

My problem is the same. Can't view the folder options under the tools menu on my win xp sp2 machine. Shows only these three items:

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Comment from BobH on 2006-05-27

2006-05-28T01:26:21Z

In regard to your reply, the command prompt is good for the old DOS details, e.g. path, size, archive. I haven't found a way to use it to get the newer details associated with music or picture files (e.g. bit rate, title, etc.). The info is directory and explorer can display whatever you like. But I haven't found a way to get to it either through the command prompt or any other vehicle.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-05-27

2006-05-27T16:36:22Z

I use the command prompted for that. The DIR command displays similar information, and can be copy/pasted, routed to a file or printer. The command prompt is worth looking into.

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Comment from BobH on 2006-05-27

2006-05-27T14:55:02Z

Being able to choose details for Windows Explorer is great. I'd like to be able to somehow 'capture' those details, say to work in Excel. My attempts to copy, print, send, etc. have not worked out. Any suggestions?

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Comment from bobby on 2006-05-26

2006-05-26T09:00:49Z

nice one!!!!!

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Comment from Adil Osman on 2006-05-24

2006-05-24T16:54:18Z

A great tip .. thank you!!

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Comment from Clayton on 2006-05-12

2006-05-12T17:36:37Z

Hey, having the icons is a pain in the butt. I just followed these directions, they worked beautifully! Thanks a lot for posting this!

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Comment from bernadette on 2006-05-05

2006-05-05T10:31:54Z

heyy!!! you are such a big help!! seriously! --legendary!

--thank you.

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Comment from Mayank on 2006-04-17

2006-04-17T19:41:47Z

My problem is the same. Can't view the folder options under the tools menu on my win xp sp2 machine. Shows only these three items:

Map Network Drive
Disconnect Network Drive
Synchronize

Please help me.

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Comment from Wes Hackbarth on 2006-04-17

2006-04-17T18:51:46Z

Leo, your ability to write with such clarity and coherence is really refreshing. You are a real asset to the lay-computing community. Keep up the good work. I've always wanted to change my file view default to details and could never figure it out. Your explanation was terrific.

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Comment from ankur gupta on 2006-04-11

2006-04-11T16:50:55Z

when i open my windows explorer, i cant view anymore the folder options in the tools menu, because of the brontok virus that i acquired through email. How can i let the folder options show again?..
dont think i've just copy pasted the above comment.my problem is really the same.i have re installed windows by formatting c drive but still the problem persisits.before reinstalling i had a comp virus check of my full hard disk.now do i need 2 clean up my hard drive completely.i have some very imp data tht i cant loose.nd i am afraid if i take the backup the problem wud again arise.plzz pass me the soln.
eaerly waiting 4 ur reply

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Comment from Peter on 2006-03-30

2006-03-31T02:06:55Z

Thanks so much for this useful tip, but more importantly, for the effective way in which you convey it.

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Comment from naveen on 2006-03-23

2006-03-23T10:37:03Z

when i open windows explorer and than i click Tools menu but unable to find folder option so how can i do?

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Comment from rajinder on 2006-03-22

2006-03-22T08:14:50Z

my problem is the folder option is not see on the tools menu

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Comment from waks on 2006-03-08

2006-03-08T12:56:58Z

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-21

2006-02-22T06:44:22Z

Try item #129 here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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Comment from adrian on 2006-02-21

2006-02-22T06:39:46Z

i have a problem, can you give me an advice to this, when i open windows explorer and then i click Tools menu, it won't show the folder options menu. how do i access the folder options? is there any shortcut?
thank you so much :) and God Bless!

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-18

2006-02-19T04:20:49Z

To the best of my knowledge, in a *dialog* you cannot. Frustrating, since I'd like to change it myself.

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Comment from Dracos on 2006-02-18

2006-02-19T00:57:20Z

I've known about this for a while, but how do you change the default view to details in the File dialog?

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Comment from S.Saravanan on 2006-02-17

2006-02-17T11:40:07Z

when i open windows explorer and than i click Tools menu but don't show folder option so how can i do?

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Comment from Jared on 2006-02-16

2006-02-16T16:13:28Z

thank you very much will definateley look for advice from you in the future

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Comment from surender panthri on 2006-01-30

2006-01-30T09:12:55Z

when i open windows explorer and than i click Tools menu but don't show folder option so how can i do?

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Comment from sameer on 2006-01-24

2006-01-24T09:06:28Z

sir,

i used windows xp

my problem is the folder option is not see on the tools menu and control panel.how can detect this folder option and hiden files please helpe me.

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Comment from mahmood ali khan on 2006-01-22

2006-01-23T01:41:45Z

In windows explorer i am not able to see "Folder Options" in "Tools' menu. Please help me. Its happening in both Windows 98 & Windows 2000 Professional

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Comment from salaorahman on 2006-01-18

2006-01-18T08:58:07Z

sir
i used computer windows 98
folder option no tools menu
this problem what i do

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Comment from evan lum on 2006-01-12

2006-01-12T08:20:22Z

Thank you very much, you just saved me a lot of time. I just bought a computer preloaded with Windows XP Media Center 2005 & every folder in Windows Explorer displayed either icons or pictures. I was laboriously converting the view on each folder to details until I read your article & it worked the first time. Don't know why Microsoft assumes everyone wants to see pictures & dumb icons.

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Comment from Arnold Stark on 2006-01-05

2006-01-05T11:31:05Z

Good explanation. Few people know about this trick.

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