There is a simpler way.

1. In the Terminal, navigate to your $HOME directory: cd ~

2. Remove all the .DS_Store files:

    find ~ -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm -f {} \;
   

3. Relaunch finder going to: Force Quit → Finder

4. Set your global preferences using ⌘J and press the Use as default button.

5. Now, every folder you open or create will have the new settings.

There is a simpler way.

1. In the Terminal, navigate to your $HOME directory: cd ~

2. Remove all the .DS_Store files:

    find ~ -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm -f {} \;
   

3. Relaunch finder going to: Force Quit → Finder

4. Set your global preferences using ⌘J and press the Use as default button.

5. Now, every folder you open or create will have the new settings.

There is a simpler way.

1. In the Terminal, navigate to your $HOME directory: cd ~

2. Remove all the .DS_Store files: find ~ -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm -f {} \;

3. Relaunch finder going to: Force Quit > Finder

4. Set your global preferences using CMD-j and press the Use as default button.

5. Now, every folder you open or create will have the new settings.

There is a simpler way.

1. In the Terminal, navigate to your $HOME directory: cd ~

2. Remove all the .DS_Store files:

    find ~ -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm -f {} \;
   

3. Relaunch finder going to: Force Quit → Finder

4. Set your global preferences using ⌘J and press the Use as default button.

5. Now, every folder you open or create will have the new settings.