Try opening windows explorer. Make sure that youre in details view
Tools > folder options> view>apply to all folders> OK out. Several folk have
said this doesnt work but it did for me!

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> Where can I make the "File Open" window default to the "Details" view? It
> always opens to the "Preview" view, which drives me crazy! My Excel and Word
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> Help!
> K
Helpingmyself - 11 Sep 2006 13:54 GMT
Thanks for the tip, but it didn't work for me either, but thanks again!!
K
> Try opening windows explorer. Make sure that youre in details view
> Tools > folder options> view>apply to all folders> OK out. Several folk have
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> > Help!
> > K