Set Windows Explorer view to details

[anthonyaa]

Hi

Does anyone know what registry key sets the Windows Explorer view to details??? I know how to set it manually, Im wondering if there is a HKLM setting that will set the view for all users

Thanks

 

[bcastner]

The entries are in HKCU:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU\

The actual folder customization entries: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags\

 

[anthonyaa]

Do you know exactly what I need to put in to make the view Details??

 

[bcastner]

It is done per-folder.
There are over 8,000 entries in the second registry key on my machine.

Again, see that the registry entry is made in HKCU and not HKLM.

There is not an all-user change possible that I know of other than through the GUI.

 

[bcastner]

I have to make an exception to my statement above.

You can modify the default user profile:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q305/7/09.asp&NoWebContent=1

Then the View setting would transmit to any new user profile created.

 

[bcastner]

I mispoke twice (not my day I guess):

"There is not an all-user change possible that I know of other than through the GUI."

Should have read:

There is not an all-user change possible that I know of. Other than through the GUI there is not a safe registry method of changing even a single user setting in this instance.

 

[JBaileys]

It may be a multiple step process. Might have to set folder view to details. With the Details option - you see the Name, Size, Type (program association), and Modified (date and time) properties for each file and folder. To see the Details View: Choose View > Details from the menu bar. To make Windows use this view option as your default, you need to make one more change. Go to Tools > Folder Options and select the View tab in the dialog box. Then uncheck (turn off) the option to Remember each folder's view settings.

Sorry - this does not help you through the registry values, but it should be under explorer policies.