Set Vista file view to “details” property listing?

Question

Is it possible to do a global setting so that whenever I open an explorer folder in Vista in details view, I see the file extension and date the file was created?

Answer 1

In an explorer window, set the view to detail view then navigate to Tools -> Folder Options, and:

• Uncheck "hide extensions for known filetypes"
• Click "Apply to All Folders"
• Apply & OK

Extensions should always be visible and default view will be detailed view.