How to change the default view in Windows File Explorer

I have a lot of files in some of my files to storage media.

Whenever I use the folder of Windows Explorer to browse the files, I need to select View - Details of the list of people rather than the large icons that are displayed. I have to then add or remove columns based on the information I want to see associated with these files, such as name, Date, size, length etc...
I noticed that Windows behaves differently when opening a folder with the media compared to a folder with the application files. Directory of media file opens with a set predetermined column related to the media and the application folder opens with a different set of columns.
As defined by Windows, I think there is an option to choose the columns, I want to display and in what type of look a format.
When I make the changes once, they remain the same until I restart, and then everything goes back to Windows default.
How can I define the way Windows Explorer for files and folders displays the directory.
If I can't change it, I might have to consider a 3rd party app.

Chucks of salvation,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we are happy to help you.

I understand from the description of the issue you want to change the view of Windows Explorer.

I suggest you to follow these steps to change the display settings and check.

a. click on Organize menu and click on folder and Search Options.

b. on the View tab, click apply to folders.

c. click Ok.

Reference:

Change the folder options

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-folder-options

Hope it works. For any other Windows questions feel free to get back to us. We will be happy to help you.

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