For me going to windows explore setting a folder to list and then tools>
folder options > view (apply to all folders) worked. I know some people have
said it didnt work for them but worth a go.

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> When i want to open a file using Power Point I click on File and then Open
> from the menu. The box that pops up is then is always in the Preview view
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> returned to the Preview view again. How can i make the view List permenently?
> Thanks