Three basic questions for WindowsXP

[Zylka]

Regarding interface:

1.) For viewing files or folders within a folder, how can I ensure that the folders list ALWAYS appears as the default, rather than the tasks list?

2.) I want all files, across my entire computer (EXCEPT the desktop) - to always view as a list, as opposed to icons.

3.) For opening and saving files - how would one customize the opening window to open much larger; ie.) span the entire horizontal width of the viewed desktop?

Thanks guys. Much appreciated

[Imran Siddiqui]

I want all files, across my entire computer (EXCEPT the desktop) - to always view as a list, as opposed to icons.

Go to "My Computer" and click on "View" at the Menu Bar on top... then click on list.

[Zylka]

Holy **** do I feel like a luddite, after that one

Thanks Imran

[snoopy369]

Control Panel -> Folder Options also has some interesting folder options.

[snoopy369]

I don't think 3) is really possible, as I think most/all applications call the Open... dialog on their own, and control the size/position independently. I don't think there is a default setting for it ... not that I could find in the registry, anyway.

[joncha]

Originally posted by snoopy369
Control Panel -> Folder Options also has some interesting folder options.

It keeps me entertained for hours.