How to reset view options desktop?
OS X Mavericks (10.9)
Move the com.apple.finder.plist file to the Desktop, OPTION-click the Finder's Dock icon, and select RELAUNCH. Now, check the view options. It should have reverted to the default settings. If so, make a screenshot of that window, delete the new plist file, replace the moved one, and relaunch the Finder. Now, reset the view options to the default settings.
How to reset view options desktop?