In Windows 7 how do I change default open file dialog box to detail view?

Question

The open file dialog box defaults to the large icon view.

I would like to set the default on the "View Menu" to the details option. It is a real pain to have to change that option every time I want to open a file

Any ideas?

Note: This is not the explorer folder listing, but the open file dialog

Answer 1

Frankly I am not sure you can do that as each application has some control. Check these and their Related Links :

How to Set a Default Folder View for All Folders in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/41198-folder-view-set-default-all-folders.html

How to Change a Folder Template in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3918-folder-template-change.html?filter

How to Set a Default Folder Template for All Folders in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/15699-folder-template-default.html

How to Reset the Folder View Settings for All Folders with the Same Folder Template in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11359-folder-view-reset-all-folders.html Hope this helps.

Source of Information

Software for XP, not sure if it works in W7 (doubtful), set a manual restore point before you decide install it in W7 http://www.file-ex.com/welcome.html