Vista - Computer or windows explorer, same details in folders

I'd like to be able to click on C: or any folder for that matter, set up
the details that I want to show and have all the sub folders have the
same details as the parent. Is this possible?

Thanx for any help,
Bob

Complain if you want, I like Vista!

Organize -> Folder & Search Options -> 'View' tab -> 'Apply to Folders' will
set a default view with the details you've chosen for all folders that use
the same template ('All Items', 'Documents', 'Pics', etc.) as the folder
from which you execute 'Apply to Folders'.

To ensure that all subfolders of a given folder use the same template, use
the 'Also apply this template to all subfolders' option found on the
'Customize' tab of the folder's 'Properties' dialog.

The 'Apply to Folders' option does set a global template for a particular
folder type, not just a particular folder & subfolders. I've written a
script for XP that does exactly what you want -- I hope to have a Vista
version ready soon.


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"Bob" <bobarnes@wildblue.net> wrote in message
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> I'd like to be able to click on C: or any folder for that matter, set up
> the details that I want to show and have all the sub folders have the same
> details as the parent. Is this possible?
>
> Thanx for any help,
> Bob
>
> Complain if you want, I like Vista!

Thanx Keith, YOU da man! Works perfectly and your instructions were
great......but... I went to the properties folder then customize but
never found the "Also apply etc." option. I didn't need it just thought
I'd throw that in so your head wouldn't swell!! ;o)

Take it easy and Thanx again,
Bob

Keith Miller MVP wrote:
> Organize -> Folder & Search Options -> 'View' tab -> 'Apply to Folders'
> will set a default view with the details you've chosen for all folders
> that use the same template ('All Items', 'Documents', 'Pics', etc.) as
> the folder from which you execute 'Apply to Folders'.
>
> To ensure that all subfolders of a given folder use the same template,
> use the 'Also apply this template to all subfolders' option found on the
> 'Customize' tab of the folder's 'Properties' dialog.
>
> The 'Apply to Folders' option does set a global template for a
> particular folder type, not just a particular folder & subfolders. I've
> written a script for XP that does exactly what you want -- I hope to
> have a Vista version ready soon.
>
>

Now that I have your "ear" I forgot something: How can I resize a
folders view and keep it after exiting. I'd some folders a diff size so
it wouldn't be a global thing. I'd like to click on a folder, size to my
liking, save that size and position on the screen. Thank You even if you
don't have an answer.

Bob

Keith Miller MVP wrote:
> Organize -> Folder & Search Options -> 'View' tab -> 'Apply to Folders'

Look harder! ;-)



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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"Bob" <bobarnes@wildblue.net> wrote in message
news:us$ZME4eHHA.4868@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Thanx Keith, YOU da man! Works perfectly and your instructions were
> great......but... I went to the properties folder then customize but never
> found the "Also apply etc." option. I didn't need it just thought I'd
> throw that in so your head wouldn't swell!! ;o)
>
> Take it easy and Thanx again,
> Bob
>
> Keith Miller MVP wrote:
>> Organize -> Folder & Search Options -> 'View' tab -> 'Apply to Folders'
>> will set a default view with the details you've chosen for all folders
>> that use the same template ('All Items', 'Documents', 'Pics', etc.) as
>> the folder from which you execute 'Apply to Folders'.
>>
>> To ensure that all subfolders of a given folder use the same template,
>> use the 'Also apply this template to all subfolders' option found on the
>> 'Customize' tab of the folder's 'Properties' dialog.
>>
>> The 'Apply to Folders' option does set a global template for a particular
>> folder type, not just a particular folder & subfolders. I've written a
>> script for XP that does exactly what you want -- I hope to have a Vista
>> version ready soon.
>>

Size & position are saved along with the folder view. But if you browse to
the folder via an explorer window that's in a different position and then
close explorer, that new position gets saved.


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"Bob" <bobarnes@wildblue.net> wrote in message
news:eXTXlH4eHHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Now that I have your "ear" I forgot something: How can I resize a folders
> view and keep it after exiting. I'd some folders a diff size so it
> wouldn't be a global thing. I'd like to click on a folder, size to my
> liking, save that size and position on the screen. Thank You even if you
> don't have an answer.
>
> Bob
>
> Keith Miller MVP wrote:
>> Organize -> Folder & Search Options -> 'View' tab -> 'Apply to Folders'