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The media view tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the default view setting in Windows Explorer that displays media-related columns such as Artist, Track number, and Type. Users seek to change this default view from media view to a general view, especially when browsing data directories on connected devices like smartphones. The tag focuses on customizing folder views in Windows 7 and later versions to show standard columns like Last Modified date instead of media metadata. Topics include troubleshooting how to set a consistent default view across all folders and adjusting view templates in Windows Explorer.
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    Windows 7 How to setup default View in WinExplorer from Media--->General?

    At first I connect a SmartPhone through USB cable to my WinDesktop computer and open a directory on this SmartPhone in my local Windows Explorer. The default view is (presumably) "Media View". Right side of WinExplorer shows columns like Artist, Track number, Type" although I am browsing a pure...
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    • column settings customization data files default view desktop file explorer file management general view media view registry settings transfer smartphone tech solutions troubleshooting usb user interface user preferences view settings windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support