Just wondering how I set it up that whatever window I open or directory I access the ONLY 2 bits of information it lists is NAME & MODIFIED. Don't need created or type or size etc etc... JUst want ALL windows to open all the time without exception by default with only those 2 options.
Preferences --> Folders Formats and then edit the Custom entry to define the default layout you want. That will do what you want for most folders but not for folders where the default does not apply. Have a look at the Folder Formats section in the help file for more information.