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This is the quick start guide. For more details, please see the [complete user manual](./Manual.md).

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### Globally Set Explorer Folder Views

Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.

[Version 2.96](./VersionHistory.md)
[Version 2.80](./VersionHistory.md)

## Summary

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### Step 1: Select Your Interface Language (Optional)

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/ec65e196-e96b-486b-9557-da2f0b29a207)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/212799679-32d5ed24-d32c-40c2-b0e8-515fe87ccda4.png)

WinSetView should open in the same language to which you have Windows set. If not, select the correct language from the drop down menu.

### Step 2: Select Your Preferred Default View

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/28e14cd3-9a3e-4a01-8a33-d12ee3a2e416)

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/225508740-10f921ae-d344-4e1e-b5b5-f399153dc4b3.png)

Select the default view you want applied to most (or all) folders from the drop down menu under the **Global** heading. Most users go with **Details**, but pick what *you* like as your default.

**Note**: If you choose one of the **icons** options, a number will appear next to the drop down menu indicating the icon size. You can manually type in a custom size, such as 72, which would give you icons half-way between medium and large.

### Step 3: Select Your Preferred Default Column Headings (Optional)

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/b7766339-7f07-4df4-acb6-88c8c48b2466)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/225509075-25858eb6-e3db-40da-8851-f8d54e4bb741.png)

If you are happy with the default Details-view column headings (as shown on screen) then skip this step.

**Note**: Column headings shown in blue are only displayed in *search results* (by default). It is, therefore, recommended to keep the **Folder path** (**File location** in Windows 11) column heading.

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/a51ed69a-6373-4a0d-9056-cdce67e104c9)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/225509257-107739c0-0eaf-4acf-98a6-6af7ae363006.png)

Otherwise, click the **Columns** button to bring up the column headings selection page.

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/fda94b1e-cfdf-4032-b0fb-7ebadbae4402)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/212800459-1b7d81a9-89f0-45ad-bc1c-96ecf2cbeeed.png)

The column headings selection page allows you to select your desired column headings (and their order), group-by options, sort options, and column widths. The [manual](./Manual.md#columns) provides full details, but you can also hover over or click on elements to see how the interface works.

### Step 4: Set Views for Specific Folder Types (Optional)

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/acc2f0d2-63ce-4475-b0a0-325abb7c75e1)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/225509811-7ba045dc-1f38-4a37-b8f4-83cf28f8e81c.png)

Please note that WinSetView allows you to set the default view for every folder type in Windows, but, by *default*, they will all get the same settings as your **Global** settings, as long as the **Inherit** box is checked.

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### Step 5: Check and Set Your Desired Options

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/75ebc931-6d65-41e2-94d3-7624773e6004)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/225509975-c6397acd-9382-452f-a5fa-26d0cdc499ed.png)

Click The **Options** button.

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/5b99d061-124d-4f10-a840-cdf55b208638)
![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/679a75b9-5a5a-41f3-8d99-cdf231a7a421)

Review the settings on that page and adjust as desired. See the [manual](./Manual.md#options-menu) for full details. Options with a shield icon require Administrative access and will automatically pop up a UAC prompt if changed.
Review the settings on that page and adjust as desired. See the [manual](./Manual.md#options-menu) for full details. Options with a lock icon require Administrative access and will automatically pop up a UAC prompt if changed.

### Step 6: Apply the Selections to Windows File Explorer

![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/158ae5ca-3b21-4774-9da9-7529de86f181)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/212800982-ac98d273-d5f4-400c-87c7-d1a5e687341e.png)

Once you're happy with your selections, make those settings apply to Windows File Explorer by clicking the **Submit** button.

You can always run WinSetView again to change any settings and you can revert back to a previous state using the **Restore** button. You also have the option of setting File Explorer back to Windows defaults by checking **Reset Views to Windows Defaults** and then clicking **Submit**.

**Note**: If you use the **Reset Views to Windows Defaults** feature, be sure to check the settings under **Options**.

[![image](https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView/assets/79026235/3f2e27e1-e276-4ba5-9606-20afecb1bd5d)See the complete user manual](./Manual.md)
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79026235/152911332-6492dd9e-63fa-4f38-8325-335110cbb9a6.png)
[See the complete user manual](./Manual.md)

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