Yes, thats close. Since my original post and before seeing your replies, I implemented this.....
 Code:
 
$RetVal = WriteValue("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced", "ClassicViewState", "1", "REG_DWORD")

which sets the view for all folders to the same view... depending on what I select in the view option.
Thanks for the link.... guess I shouold have done a more thorough search before posting.