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

Question

As per tittle, 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.

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

1. Install dconf-tools

   sudo apt-get install dconf-tools
   

2. Open dconf-editor by typing it in the dash.

3. 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.

See if the result is as expected.