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alphanumeric sorting

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Alphanumeric sorting in Windows Explorer determines how files with mixed numbers and letters are ordered. By default, Windows XP and later versions use a logical sorting method that groups numbers by their numeric value, so '97thaps.jpg' appears before '306thcds.jpg'. Some users prefer a strict character-by-character sort, which can be enabled by setting the NoStrCmpLogical registry key to 1. This tag covers discussions about file sorting behavior, registry tweaks to change sort order, and comparisons between Windows Explorer and other applications. It is relevant for users who want to customize how Windows displays files in lists.
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    Windows Vista sort order (numeric alphanumeric length?)

    Are you also incredibly annoyed how XP's Windows Explorer displays its file list order differently than every other application? For example (by name): Try this in Windows Explorer: 97thaps.jpg 306thcds.jpg But, what I would like to see is: 306thcds.jpg 97thaps.jpg Well, You can finally fix...
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    • alphanumeric sorting explorer file list file management policy registry sorting windows 2000 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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