Options of File Listing in a Folder

This section describes different options when displaying the file list in a folder in Windows Explorer.

When files are listed in a folder on Windows Explorer, they can be displayed in a number of options:

To select a file listing option, you can:

1. Go to folder, C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Landscapes.

2. Click on the dropdown menu next to the file listing icon. You see all listing options displayed.

3. Select "Large Icons". You see file listing changed to multiple columns with a large thumbnail picture displayed for each picture file.

Microsoft Windows - File Listing with Large Icons
Microsoft Windows - File Listing with Large Icons

The most efficient option is "Details".

Table of Contents

 About This Book

 Introduction to Microsoft Windows

Introduction to Windows Explorer

 What Is Windows Explorer

 Viewing File Properties

 Turning On/Off File Preview Pane

Options of File Listing in a Folder

 Always Show Icons, Never Thumbnails

 Best Settings of Folder Options

 Applying Folder Options to All Folders

 Introduction to Internet Explorer

 "Paint" Program and Computer Graphics

 GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program

 JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size

 GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background

 "WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool

 "WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool

 FTP Server, Client and Commands

 "FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server

 Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"

 Spyware Adware Detection and Removal

 IE Addon Program Listing and Removal

 Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal

 Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal

 VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal

 Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal

 Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network

 Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router

 Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool

 "tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information

 "msconfig" - System Configuration Tool

 Configuring and Managing System Services

 Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools

 Startup Programs Removal for Better System Performance

 Winsock - Windows Sockets API

 Java on Windows

 Glossary of Terms

 Outdated Tutorials

 References

 Full Version in PDF/ePUB