How to Change the default view from Fluid to Classic on PT 8.55 and Above
1) Change the Branding System Options: Navigation: Main Menu > PeopleTools > Portal > Branding > Branding System Options Change the "Default Branding Theme" from DEFAULT_THEME_FLUID to DEFAULT_THEME_TANGERINE_ALT. 2) Update the default homepage from Fluid to Classic: Navigation: Main Menu > PeopleTools > Personalization > Personalization Options Search for User Option Value of "HPPC" (PTHOMEPAGE) Click on "Set Option Default Value" link and Then Change the Value to Classic.