Windows 10: File explorer view settings


  1. Sigurd

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       New 28 Feb 2018 #1

    File explorer view settings


    I know how to set the view display when browsing folders, but if I use the search facility, the default view is always Content. I would rather the default view for searches, and indeed all views in File Explorer, to be Details.
    How do I change the default?
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    dalchina

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       New 28 Feb 2018 #2

    Hi, this question has been discussed several times, so you're free to search the forums for more results. There was one lengthy discussion more recently, I think.

    Suggestion here: post #4
    File Explorer, different results for search then all folders set for - Windows 10 Forums


    More:
    How to change default Folder View of Search Results - Windows 10 Forums
    search results - cannot save view settings - Windows 10 Forums
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