You've got the format lock on again. You probably don't want that to be turned on. It is probably what is causing your problems.
If you just want to have all your folders using the same columns etc. then Folder Formats: Quick Guide has everything you need (including a step about turning off the format lock).
If you want something more complex than that, Folder Formats: Detailed Guide explains everything in great detail. Part 6: Finding where the current Folder Format come from covers what I talked about in my previous reply.