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Discussions about date sorting in Windows Explorer focus on arranging files and folders by date attributes such as date modified, date created, or date taken. Users seek to set default views in the Recycle Bin, sort files by date only, and maintain folder-specific sorting preferences across Windows 7, Vista, and 10. Common issues include folders reverting to default sorting, renaming photos after date sorting, and configuring views like details or icons. Solutions often involve registry tweaks or third-party tools, but no single method works universally across all Windows versions.
  1. J

    Windows 10 Recycle Bin default view

    Is it possible to change the default view of the Windows 10 Recycle Bin when it opens? I figure there’s settings in the Registry somewhere. I would like the default to be view by details, sorted by date, descending.
    • John9210
    • Thread
    • date sorting default view details view file management recycle bin registry sorting windows 10
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Incurablegeek

    Windows 7 File & Directory Sorting - Win7 Explorer

    I am running Win7 64 bit Ultimate. I need to sort and separate volumes of files and directories by date only. Is there a program that will do this? Thanks for any direction you might provide. Link Removed
    • Incurablegeek
    • Thread
    • 64-bit date sorting explorer file management file sorting software recommendations ultimate windows 7 windows tools
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. K

    Windows 7 how to arrange files in a folder

    With previous versions of Windows, I was able to arrange file in a folder by type of file, by date file was created, etc. I can't figure out how to do this in Win 7.
    • kenmogul
    • Thread
    • date sorting file management file types folder organization organizing files windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. R

    Windows 7 windows 7 picture library

    I like to arrange my list of picture folder titles in alphabetical order without icons or details, but arrange pictures within each folder with icons, by date order. This was easily done with XP, but in windows 7 I find that my picture folders will not stay as set, and revert to a list without...
    • royf
    • Thread
    • alphabetical order date sorting file management folder arrangement folder options icons picture library user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  5. W

    Windows Vista Renaming of Pictures' Files

    I have problem in renaming my pictures' file names in the folder with my Windows Vista Home Premium PC. e.g. I have 100 photos in a folder and I want to rename all files using "Summer Vacation 2007". After renaming, the first photo becomes "Summer Vacation 2007 (2)" instead of "Summer Vacation...
    • winplus
    • Thread
    • computer issues date sorting file names file renaming folder organization photo management tech support user help windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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