09-18-2008, 09:58 PM | #1 | ||
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
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Windows Question (icons...)
Using my flash drive, suddenly when I open the top directory all of my folders etc. are listed in the film-strip type setup. I can easily change this back to how I want it, list, but as soon as I close the window and reopen it, it happens all over again.
The help files were difficult because I wasn't even sure what I was looking for. Weird thing is, this just all of a sudden starting happening... Thanks for the eventual insight!
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09-19-2008, 04:05 AM | #2 |
College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Which version of Windows are you using? I know in XP you can set Windows to default to a certain folder view (tile, thumbnail, icon, list, or detail). That setting can be changed in the Tools>Folder Options menu in any open window. It is under the View tab.
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09-19-2008, 08:37 AM | #3 |
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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I think that the trick here is not to forget that once you make those changes under the View menu, click the Apply button and then click the button near the top that reads Apply to all Folders. If that doesn't fix the problem report back.
I am also assuming XP or earlier; I thankfully know nothing about Vista. |
09-19-2008, 12:24 PM | #4 | |
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Location: The Great Northwest
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Apply buttons are useless. Hitting OK applies the settings and closes the window. Hitting apply applies settings and keeps the window open. |
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09-19-2008, 06:08 PM | #5 | |
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And his problem might be something else altogether. |
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09-19-2008, 08:39 PM | #6 | |
Coordinator
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Doh it helps to read the whole message. In that context of apply to folders you are right. But in context of just "apply" it's virtually useless. Sorry bout that. |
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09-19-2008, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Cary, NC, USA
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Generally, 'Apply' is useful when testing changes out (particularly visual) - apply them, see how they look, then revert if you like without having to reopen the dialog.
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