File manager doesn't remember list preference

Question

On my Ubuntu 14.04 virtual machine (on VMWare Player), I have set my preference in the file manager to "View items as a list" (click image to enlarge):

But every time if I start up my virtual machine and open my file manager, I get the grid and not the list.

How can I make sure that Ubuntu remembers my preference and always shows the list?

Answer 1

Open the file manager go to preferences and set View new folders using to List View.
This will change the default view, which should stick after a reboot.