Always enable preview in column view?

Is there a way to always enable the preview of a file in column view? I keep having to hit the arrow to have it face downwards to see the preview of files whenever I am in Finder.

I miss the timeline scroller. I used to have multiple windows in column view open and be able to compare a specific frame of different movie comps quickly and easily in the Finder. While Quicklook is neat, it doesn't fill the void for this issue, and the lack of a volume controller as mentioned.

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    well, yes i tried all the basic quick fixes. (plus diskwarrior and applejack, etc.)
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    Not according to another thread in which this discussion was settled. (Just joking) I know you were very adamant on the issue so I thought I would make a joke. Do not get angry. I am joking.
    You mean this thread? http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6484216
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