XP mycomputer/desktop settings

[BlackandGold]

So I just got the new box and have 2 problems I cant seem to get working right.

The first is with my computer it is set as default to show icons, im used to seeing everything as "details" and forget how to make that the default so how do I go about doing that?

Also I use a desktop bar on the taskbar for programs and dont like having any icons on the desktop, I set it up on my laptop about 2 years ago and now cant remember, so how do I get that to work?

Thanks

 

[PC Hobbyist]

I can't remember the "list view by default" method right now, but in terms of your second question:

On the desktop, right-click, then go to Arrange Icons By, and take the check mark off of "show desktop icons".
Now, on the taskbar, righ-click, then toolbars, then check mark on "desktop".

 

[PC eye]

View settings for Windows Explorer and MyComputer are controlled by two things. In the folder options you check off the remember last folder viewed option and in the view tab on the explorer menu bar you simply drop down to the details item. That would dropping down past thumbnails, tiles, and icons there.