
Note: Column headings shown in blue are only displayed in search results (by default). If you are happy with the default Details-view column headings (as shown on screen) then skip this step. Step 3: Select Your Preferred Default Column Headings (Optional) You can manually type in a custom size, such as 72, which would give you icons half-way between medium and large. Note: If you choose one of the icons options, a number will appear next to the drop down menu indicating the icon size. Most users go with Details, but pick what you like as your default. Select the default view you want applied to most (or all) folders from the drop down menu under the Global heading.

Step 2: Select Your Preferred Default View

If not, select the correct language from the drop down menu. WinSetView should open in the same language to which you have Windows set. Step 1: Select Your Interface Language (Optional) Do not click Submit when Explorer is busy copying/moving/deleting files.įor complete details, please see the manual. Note: Clicking Submit will apply the registry setting changes and restart Explorer.

Open applications can prevent open/save dialog views from being updated. Note: For best results, close all open applications before running WinSetView. Only the WinSetView window size and position are saved automatically when you click X to exit the app. Display options such as font, font size, and theme are also saved to the INI file and are therefore also only saved when you click Submit. Feel free to experiment with the WinSetView interface and just X out and restart the app to get back to where you started. Note: Nothing in Windows is changed, and no settings are saved, until the Submit button is pressed. Note: If your security software blocks the download or the app does not launch or you wish to read more about SmartScreen prompts, please see: Download Help Guide How to Use

How to Download and Run Quick Instructions For example, if you want Details view, with a particular selection of column headings enabled across all folders, then WinSetView will do that for you.įor more details, please see the extended summary. WinSetView provides an easy way to set Windows File Explorer default folder views. For more details, please see the complete user manual.ĭownload the zip file Globally Set Explorer Folder ViewsĬompatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
