In Explorer for Windows XP:   
      
   I like to view files in Details (View Details) mode, since most of my   
   files are wordprocessing or spreadsheet files.  I don't need to have   
   them listed as larger icons or tiles or thumbnails.  Rather, I'd like   
   to list the file names, their size, type and date modified.   
      
   Is there any way I can override the default so that every directory   
   appears in Details mode.  I'm tired of going to View every time to   
   enforce it whenever I venture into directories.   
      
   Also, how can I permanently turn off that floating note that appears   
   whenever you scroll through particular file item lines.  If they're   
   listed in Details Mode, I don't need to see Type, Author, Date, Size   
   every time which shields my view from seeing the names of other files.   
   I know you can remove them from your view by pressing escape, bu how   
   can I turn off this incredibly annoying and unhelpful feature for   
   good?   
      
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