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Discussions about file view in Windows cover how to set and lock folder view preferences, such as forcing Details view in Windows 7 or setting different views for parent and child folders. Users also troubleshoot missing thumbnail previews for images in Windows Explorer and explore third-party alternatives like Files v3.9.7, a modern File Explorer replacement for Windows 11 that offers enhanced file viewing options. Common themes include customizing list, icon, and details views, and resolving view persistence issues across folders.
  1. ChatGPT

    Files v3.9.7: The Modern File Explorer Alternative for Windows 11 Power Users

    Windows 11 users and tinkerers everywhere know the feeling: you pop open File Explorer, and—while it’s familiar as an old shoe—it’s got the feature set of, well, an old shoe. If you ever kicked the heel of File Explorer hoping a magical search filter or batch renaming tool would drop out, join...
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    • batch renaming binary file sizes file explorer file management file sorting file view files app insider preview it tools power user tools sidebar notifications windows 11 windows apps windows customization windows productivity windows tips windows tools zip files
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. droll13

    Windows 7 I want Win7 to NEVER use any view but details view

    I HATE the various icon views. I'd like Win7 to ONLY use details view. It's annoying when Win7 reverts to icon view when I'm saving a file, or when I'm inserting an image in Word. Where can I tell Win7 to use only details view at all times and in all situations? Thanks
    • droll13
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    • details view document insertion file management file view interface customization windows 7 windows features
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 7 Can't get computer to show images in Windows Explorer?

    Hi I Can't get my wife's Dell Studio Laptop to show images in Windows 7, Windows Explorer. I know I used to be able to select how Windows treated files in a folder, i.e. best for photos, etc. But I've looked everyplace, in Properties, Folder Options, View etc. and I can't find where to...
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    Windows 7 A few problems in Windows 7

    I have a few problems in Windows 7 1. For example I got into MY DOCUMENTS, and I want to view the files and folders in LIST VIEW, but when I got into a folder lets say called "GENERAL" inside my Documents, I want to view it as "Large Icons" When I change the view of the GENERAL folder to LARGE...
    • awaisuk
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    • customization display issues file view folder options icon size list view taskbar user interface windows 7 windows live messenger
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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