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Explorer policies refer to registry-based settings under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer that control Windows File Explorer behavior. A common example is the NoStrCmpLogical value, which changes the sort order for numbers in file and folder names from natural (logical) to strict numeric sorting. This policy was available in Windows XP and Vista, but users have reported it may not work in Windows 7. Discussions on WindowsForum.com explore troubleshooting such policy changes and their effectiveness across different Windows versions.
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    Windows 7 How to Change the Sort Order for Numbers in File and Folder Names

    In XP and Vista it was possible to change the sorting order for numbers in file and folder names, by defining NoStrCmpLogical=1 in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer (ref Link Removed) When I do this in Windows 7 RC (64 bits) nothing happens. Do you...
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    • 64-bit customization explorer policies file management folder names nostrcmplogical registry sorting tech support user interface windows 7 windows features windows vista windows xp
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    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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