About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about sorting cover a range of practical issues in Windows File Explorer. Users seek help with two-tier sorting strategies, fixing the 'Sort by Date Modified' glitch in Windows 11, and changing default date-based grouping to alphabetical order when attaching files. A developer thread examines a specific sort algorithm resembling comb sort, comparing its performance to bubble sort. Other topics include maintaining sort order consistency when copying files between folders and a bug where heavy use of backspace during sorting causes File Explorer to loop. These threads reflect common user challenges with file organization and sorting behavior in Windows 10 and 11.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Enhance File Organization in Windows 11 with Two-Tier Sorting

    Navigating the labyrinthine world of files on Windows 11 can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Over time, folders transform into chaotic repositories—an indistinguishable mix of documents, images, and miscellaneous data that would leave even the most organized person...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Fixing Windows 11 File Explorer's 'Sort by Date Modified' Glitch

    In the ever-evolving landscape of operating system advancements, Windows 11 has introduced a spectrum of features hell-bent on enhancing user experience. Yet, despite its promising facade, whispers of glitches linger. A particularly frustrating issue has made its rounds among Windows users: the...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • file explorer file management sort by date modified sorting tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. Alex Sokolek

    What sort algorithm is this?

    Hi. Does anyone recognize this sort algorithm? BOOL swap; tagFileNode* TempNode; int i, j, diff = 0; for (j = _NodeCount / 2; j > 0; j /= 2) { swap = true; while (swap) { swap = false; for (i = 0; i + j < _NodeCount; ++i) { if (compare(_NodeList[i...
    • Alex Sokolek
    • Thread
    • algorithms bubble sort c programming code computer science data structures merge sort performance programming help sorting
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. System

    Windows 10 File explorer does not display a copied files lists order exactly like the original one when they are both sorted in ascending date created

    Is it the same for other people? Is it Windows 10 that is like this?
    • System
    • Thread
    • date created file copy file explorer file management issues sorting user experience windows 10 windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. A

    Help needed alphabetic sorting when attaching a file

    Hi - im new to windows 11. I need to attach files alot to emails. In previous windows this was easy, file attach - then the list was alphabetical. In windows 11 the list is sorted by some sort of date grouping today, yesterday, earlier in the week, etc... It makes finding a named file almost...
    • afpreston
    • Thread
    • alphabet default behavior email file attachment file management folders settings sorting user help windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. M

    Windows 10 Preventing re-installation of corrupting feature update

    The latest feature update to Windows 10, version 21H2, KB4023057, installed on ‎25/07/2022 and took five and a half hours. It messed up my computer in many ways so I reverted to the pre latest feature update (under Settings/Recovery). This feature update is poised to install once more, and...
    • mike21
    • Thread
    • alphabet corruption desktop disable updates feature updates file explorer kb4023057 performance processor ram reinstall settings settings update sorting ssd system restore troubleshooting update issues user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. S

    Windows 11 Weird file explorer bug/glitch (Windows 11)

    Hello! I'm been having this problem for a while - I have an HP ProBook with Windows 11 installed. It seems like sometimes when I use a lot of the backspace button when navigating and sorting my files, the file explorer "gets stuck" (see the video below) in a cycle of back-tracking. Restarting...
    • szhang
    • Thread
    • backspace bugs file explorer glitch hp pavilion navigation problem restart sorting windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. N

    Windows 10 Finding Software to Check Burned CD Lengths on PC

    I have quite a few old cd's , is there any software i can find how long a burnt cd is . I'v been sorting them and some i have turned to flac mode . Other's i'v just left , i,v renewed all the front and back cover's . Some i put the year made and time on them , on the cd itself which is alright ...
  9. stevenp

    Windows 10 how do I deafult sort by name and not by week

    Every program I run from file manager to q-dir is sorting windows folder by weeks. I have to manually go to view and then select group by none. Whenever I enter the new folder I have to start the entire process all over again. In file explorer folder options it only gives me the option to reset...
    • stevenp
    • Thread
    • file explorer file management folder options q-dir settings sorting user experience windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. B

    Windows 10 sort taskbar to show running programs alphabetically

    Hi, I'm running Win 10pro with Classic shell 4.3.1. I do a lot of diverse research and keep 150+ windows open in Firefox. This makes it difficult to find a particular subject in the taskbar when I have to go back and forth between them (each Firefox window tab is "titled" with the subject of...
    • badbrad1m
    • Thread
    • firefox productivity programs research shell sorting taskbar user interface window management windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. D

    Windows 10 File Explorer file order has changed

    When I open a folder on drive D, called downloads, I find that the files are grouped into sections with names such as earlier this week, last week, last month. For some this may be ideal but for me it is only confusing. How do I change back to the classical style, all by name, date etc? For
    • djchapple
    • Thread
    • classical music customization download file explorer file management folders grouping sorting user interface windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. R

    Windows 7 How can i remove all duplicate transferred files????

    I have duplicate transferred files from another computer , along with duplicate data from my WM6.5 phone and duplicate photos from my camera my hard drive. I am running Windows 7, and looking for a way to compile, sort out the many duplicate files I have created over time, by making numerous...
    • RakeshJ
    • Thread
    • 64-bit backup camera data cleanup duplicate files file deletion file management memory management pc maintenance remove duplicates sorting tech support toshiba windows 7 windows vista wm6.5
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. J

    Windows 10 Help with creating Batch files. My instructor is no help.

    I'm having to create a set of batch files for a class. My instructor is no help. I have included the assignment. Is there anyone out there who can help me? 1. Create a batch file called DD.BAT. This batch file should display the files on the root of the HOMEWORK drive in date order with the...
    • jpriley
    • Thread
    • assignment automation batch file born.txt documentation e drive file copy file deletion file extensions file management h drive hidden files homework s drive screen clearing scripting sorting subdirectories teams.tms windows commands
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. 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
  15. F

    Windows 8 How can you create a self contained picture folder with only shortcuts to pics

    Hey Guys, I am currently on a project that requires that I go through tonnes of photographs and be able to organize them in different ways. Currently I'm having to copy pictures and paste them into different folders. Is there a way I can create folders that only have shortcuts to pictures...
  16. T

    Windows 7 How change windows 7 explorer settings according my needs ?

    Hello ! I'm Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit user. For long time I'm facing frustration against modifications of default file explorer to show all folders and files as following.: No categories like Music, Video, General .... I want remove all and keep just one category for every kind of file. It can...
  17. H

    Windows 10 [SOLVED]Windows 10 and IE Favorites

    I am trying to sync IE favorites between two PCs I own. Absolutely no luck. I found a way using a Registry hack, but results stink. I have a "master" PC that I want to sync the other PC to. And I have been able to complete a sync to the second PC, but the Favorites end up in alphabetical order...
    • hawkeye62
    • Thread
    • computer computer setup data management favorites internet explorer registry sorting sync tech support user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. M

    Windows 7 Changing 'Sort by Type' order

    If I set my files to Sort by file type in Windows Explorer, is there a way to change which order the various file types are arranged in? I would like to have all of my videos and images together respectively; but currently my videos are sandwiched between different types of image file.
  19. D

    Windows 10 "Group" and "Sort" greyed out in quick access

    I got accustomed to the "Group by" and "Sort by" features from Quick Access pretty quickly after upgrading to Windows 10. Recently, however, both group and sort features have greyed out and have zero effect no matter the folder view I'm in (details, content, etc.) Has this happened to anyone else?
  20. R

    Windows 10 Windows sort order messed up??

    in File Explorer in a separate folder: create 22 folders and 23 txt files name each txt file with a single valid non-alphanumeric ascii character !#$%&(),.'-;@[]^_`{}~+= name each folder with a single valid non-alphanumeric ascii character '-!#$%&(),;@[]^_`{}~+= . is not valid for folders I...
    • ruggb
    • Thread
    • ascii character sequence file explorer file management folders microsoft non-alphanumeric sorting storage system behavior tech discussion text file ui bug user experience windows windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support