Windows Vista x64 SP1 Vista tweaking issues

Issue 1- Hi there everybody. I've been using Vista x64 + SP1. I've got an annoying problem - least for me - and would like your help. Ever since I install my OS I go to Computer (former Windows Explorer), acces my C: drive, set the view options for folders, disabling information I don't want displayed, then go > Organise > Folder and Search Options > View "tab" and "Apply to Folders" to keep my settings. Problem is, most of the times I return or open folders in other drives (I have four HDDs up and running), things are not the way I at least set them to be, especially the upper sections where we have things like Name/Size/Type/Date Modified/Tags etc. It almost always brings stuff like "Date taken ", "Ratings" which I hate to see displayed , and so on. is there any (Resgistry) tweak I can use to keep these settings, no matter what?

Issue 2- I think it is related with 1 above in a way. How do I make Vista keep the size and position of the windows I open regularly? Like Control Panel for example? I don't like it maximized or default sized and positioned. And the Welcome Centre as well. I know right clicking and choosing a shortcut and Properties give me the option for "Run" but only in Normal Size/ Mnimized / Maximized. i want it "Customised ".

Any clues guys? Thanx for your precious support

 

Have you tried this site:

Follow method 2 here http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/70819-windows-explorer-folder-view-settings.html

 

Thank you Burr. Already there and reading through. Will post results.

 

I'm back only to report things are doing fine. The method you linked me to, Burr, worked just fine. So far so good. Thank you again mate.