Jake wrote:

> I don't know why Windows decides that I should be viewing my windows
> differently than I often want, which is by "details". There must be a way
> for me once and for all to set this view preference for ALL windows ALL the
> time! Where is it?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -Jake

Which windows are you talking about - are you including the File | Open
and File | Save dialog boxes from within programs?

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Rock
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