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The original poster, Duncan, seeks a way to configure Windows 10 File Explorer to consistently display only specific details like file type and size, while avoiding unwanted fields like album or contributor, and to always use the details view. Another user suggests setting the desired view and column preferences, then applying these settings to all folders via Folder Options. The thread discusses customizing File Explorer views for a streamlined, consistent display.
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docjavatorduncan

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I am using Windows 10 Enterprise. There are some basic things that I want File Explorer to show every time I open it regardless of directory or drive, such as type and size of a file.

There are other things I never ever want to see but File Explorer randomly forces them on me, such as album and contributor.

I only ever want to see the details view, never icons, never tiles, never anything but details.

Is there a way to force Windows 10 to show only what I want in the format that I want and never ever do anything different? I hate having to spend time to add file type and size and take away title, contributor, #, etc., and sometimes change from large icons and such to details. Thanks.

Duncan
 

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Neemobeer
  • Set the view and columns you want
  • Click on the View tab
  • Click on Options > "Change Folder and Search Options"
  • Click on the View tab
  • Click "Apply to Folders"
That should set the view for all folders.
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  • Set the view and columns you want
  • Click on the View tab
  • Click on Options > "Change Folder and Search Options"
  • Click on the View tab
  • Click "Apply to Folders"
That should set the view for all folders.
 

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