File types in folders

[Richard Sinkler]

Is there any way to set the default file type for all folders at once. What I mean is, I'll have a folder of Mp3 files, and when I click on one to copy it to another folder/device, it opens the file in Windows Media Player, which is not what I wanted to do. I know I can go into the properties of each individual folder and change the default file type it will hold. But, is there a way to tell Windows that I want EVERY folder to default to general items? Even when I tell a folder that I want it hold general items, I'll left click on a file to copy or move it, and it will fire up Media Player. It's driving me nuts. Well, more nuts than I usually am.

I want it so the files do not automatically play.

Windows 7.

[Jim Smith]

It sounds like you have turned on single click to open files. Follow these instructions to revert to double click.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10 ... -item.html

[Richard Sinkler]

It sounds like you have turned on single click to open files. Follow these instructions to revert to double click.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10 ... -item.html

I'll have to check. I enabled it once, but went in and disabled it. Maybe I did something wrong.

Have you any ideas why windows explorer keeps taking you to the top of the stack of folders when you click on a folder? Example: When I click on my C, or any other drive, or even a folder under a drive, the display jumps to the top and the folder I opened is now below the bottom of the display. It happens on both my laptop and desktop. This makes me want to put my fist through my monitor.

[Richard Sinkler]

It is set to double click, single click to select.

[Dave Potter]

I want it so the files do not automatically play.

Might want to open Control Panel/Default Programs and take a look at your autoplay settings.