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"Yes, I understand that.  I was asking how to change the DEFAULT file view in Paint.net.  I can change the default in Windows Explorer or, say, Microsoft Access.  In Windows Explorer the Details view doesn't cause the entire folder's contents to be read.  Can I do that in Paint.net?  Every time I open an image in the folder in question, 2.5 GB of I/O is read, 50% of the CPU cycles are eaten up, Paint.net \"freezes\", it shows up as \"Not responding\" in the Windows Task Manager, and, finally, after 35 seconds, my image opens and I have full control again. \nI can still use Paint.net under these circumstances but I will be careful only to open files in folders that have very few images so that the Thumbnail view will not cause Paint.net to freeze for very long.   It would just be nice if I could set the Open dialog box to default to Details view to avoid all the file and CPU activity. \nSincerely, \nSteve Erbach \nNeenah, WI \nhttp://TheTownCrank.blogspot.com "
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