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by GreenBerries
28 Nov 2023 21:42
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: Show file name extensions in list view globally/by default.
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Re: Show file name extensions in list view globally/by default.

And there is no folder view saved for D:\ that overrides the default one? nailed it. :appl: had to remove already saved folder view. solved, thx once more. EDIT: well, in fact after setting my preferred folder view [show extensions in list view] and applying it to all folders in "View|Folder V...
by GreenBerries
28 Nov 2023 20:42
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: Show file name extensions in list view globally/by default.
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Re: Show file name extensions in list view globally/by default.

Okaay, looks like i am officially dumb cause this solution seem so obvious that i am scratching my head now. How did i not figure this out by myself is perplexing to say the least! :roll: Anyways... thx a lot, apparently this has solved my issue and all files in all folders are now showing extension...
by GreenBerries
28 Nov 2023 19:56
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: Show file name extensions in list view globally/by default.
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Show file name extensions in list view globally/by default.

I have been doing a lot of searching and reading but still couldn't solve this issue, so here i am posting a new topic. I thought i had found the way to do it by holding shift when unticking 'hide extensions' in "Tools|Customize List" but that did not work and whenever i open a new folder ...
by GreenBerries
15 Nov 2023 09:58
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: Explorer-style folder view saving?
Replies: 12
Views: 1631

Re: Explorer-style folder view saving?

Brand new to XYplorer here. I was looking for this setting as well and by reading your post i discovered the white and blue "F" button in the middle of the toolbar. So thanks for your posting your question. I am more than happy with this very practical and direct method for saving individu...
by GreenBerries
14 Nov 2023 09:20
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

Re: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.

also i have one more question which is somehow related concerning my [firefox] browser behavior when opening a downloaded file ... should i add it here or create a new topic for it?
by GreenBerries
14 Nov 2023 09:16
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

Re: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.

Awesome! This was a pretty obvious setting and so convenient. Admittedly i could have found it myself but the idea of it popped up as i was writing my previous post and i spontaneously asked u for it instead. I am very grateful for your time and hope u are not too tired of answering such shameful re...
by GreenBerries
14 Nov 2023 08:31
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

Re: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.

Thx for quick answer. Before i go messing around with registry let me clarify: these keys will open XY at the last/default location rather than 'My PC' and 'Recycle Bin' as intended. Correct? This seems to defeat the purpose and i am better off using XY taskbar icon - as already suggested in the pos...
by GreenBerries
14 Nov 2023 07:36
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

Re: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.

OK... thx for your response, however i have no clue what to do with it now. I have no experience with coding and assumed i was supposed to alter those registry keys but they are not present at all in my Win11 registry. Do i have to create these keys? If yes could u provide basic guidance as to how t...
by GreenBerries
13 Nov 2023 09:33
Forum: Tips & Tricks, Questions & Answers
Topic: XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

XY is set to default, yet 'This PC' + 'Recycle Bin' desktop icons open in Win Explorer.

As the title says. How to change the behavior of these desktop icons to open in XY instead of Win Explorer?