The tool includes two files: WinSetView.hta (HTML GUI with VBScript code) and WinSetView.ps1 (Powershell command line script).ĭouble-click WinSetView.hta to open the GUI. It also includes an option to reset all Explorer views to Windows default values fully. A restore option is provided, allowing you to roll back to any of these backups.

On each run, WinSetView makes a unique backup file of the affected registry value(s). WinSetView does not alter any machine settings, and no elevated privileges are required. For best results, close all open apps before running this tool, as any open applications can prevent open/save dialog views from being properly updated.Īll changes made by WinSetView are per-user within the HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive in the registry. Using WinSetView is pretty much self-explanatory. The selection will be enabled across all folders. WinSetView will permit you to set the Details View with a user-defined selection of column headings. When you click Submit, the hta/VBS script will pass your choices as parameters to WinSetView.ps1, which will make the changes, and then restart Explorer.WinSetView allows you to set Windows Explorer folder views globally. It also includes an option to fully reset all Explorer views to Windows default values. WinSetView makes a unique backup file of the affected registry value(s) on each run. WinSetView does not alter your machine's settings, and no elevated privileges are required. For best results, close all open apps before running this tool, as any open applications can prevent open/save dialog views from being correctly updated.Īll changes made by WinSetView are per-user within the HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive in the registry. WinSetView allows you to set Windows Explorer folder views globally.

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