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Windows 7 users often encounter difficulties with folder arrangement, particularly when trying to maintain custom sorting and view settings. Common issues include folders reverting to default arrangements, inability to manually position folders in the file system, and limited control over sorting options in user folders like Documents and Pictures. Users migrating from Windows XP may find the automatic arrangement features in Windows 7 restrictive, as the system tends to enforce sorting by name, date, or other metadata rather than allowing free-form placement. These threads discuss workarounds and frustrations related to folder arrangement in Windows 7, highlighting the need for persistent custom view settings.
  1. 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
    • Tutorial
    • alphabetical order date sorting file management folder arrangement folder options icons picture library user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  2. B

    Windows 7 Arranging Maps Problem

    Hello! I have a little issue with arranging the maps in c drive. In windows xp its easy, you just left click and hold the map to put it somewhere in another map(like right corner) But in windows 7 it looks like i can't change the map position?! The reason i want to do this, is thats its easier...
    • Byprexa Prime
    • Thread
    • auto arrange c drive customization desktop disk management dutch file management folder arrangement help request issues maps navigation organization support tech tips user interface windows 7 windows forum windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. J

    Windows 7 Orranging user folder icons..?

    I just recently installed Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, and I can't figure out a way to arrange the folders in my user folder, or my documents folder, etc. The only files I seem to be able to arrange are my desktop. I have a lot of documents folders set up in a very specific way since windows...
    • JAYNO20
    • Thread
    • customization documents file management folder arrangement operating system user experience user folder windows 7 windows settings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support