How to reset all per-folder view settings in nautilus?

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As per title, how do I reset all custom view setting for all folders that I previously set a custom view mode (icon/list/compact) for? I made a change to the Default View setting in Preferences and I want old folders to use that new setting.

score 15 · Accepted Answer · edited Oct 08 '12 at 12:41

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To delete those previously saved (per-folder) view preferences, delete the files in ~/.local/share/gvfs-metadata (Open your home folder and press Ctrl + H to show hidden files).

Next time you start Nautilus, all folders should use the view type you set in the preferences.

edited Oct 08 '12 at 12:41

Tom Brossman

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answered Jul 17 '12 at 07:02

jasmines

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Seems to work for the Nautilus-derived file manager Nemo of Cinnamon Desktop (e.g. Linux Mint) too. Yes, I am intentionally throwing in those search keywords here. – Jonas Feb 19 '18 at 19:46

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 17 '12 at 07:17

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Install dconf-tools
```
sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
```
Open dconf-editor by typing it in the dash.
Then go to org --> gnome --> nautilus --> preferences and then change the value of default folder viewer to your desired settings. probable values are icon_view , compact_view, list_view.

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See if the result is as expected.

answered Jul 17 '12 at 07:17

Anwar

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This was the answer that I found most useful/straightforward, thanks! – Mike Lawrence Aug 12 '22 at 13:12

How to reset all per-folder view settings in nautilus?

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