Instead of changing the folder view to your preferred view-Icons, List, or Details-each time you open a folder, you can change the view permanently to the one you prefer. Depending on previous installation or users, your folder view settings might differ. The default folder view settings are as follows: Tiles view displays files and folders as icons common task links appear in the left pane folders open in the same window and items open when you double-click or double-tap them. When you work with files and folders, Windows displays folder contents in a standard way, known as the default. Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder.Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders.