Windows 7 How to disable auto sorting of folders and files

[zvit]

When your in folder, doing folder or file operations in Windows 7, the auto sort will always be on and this is VERY frustrating! In XP, while in a folder, nothing will auto sort until you refresh the folder view or reopen the folder. This means if you create a new folder or just downloaded a file and your downloads folder is open, the new folder or file will be the last item in the folder. But in Windows 7, if I just create a new folder and click out of the folder name, it will automatically jump to the 'Ns' because it's name is "New Folder". If I'm in a folder with lots of files I have to go search for it so I can continue my work!

How can I disable this auto sort function?

p.s. I know that if you choose "sort by date madified", it will always be at the beginning or end, but I DO want my folders to be sorted by name, just not to update the sorting while I'm still in the folder!

Thanks

 

[dbbb]

Hi,

I installed Powerdesk 6, but unfortunately it was a bit disasterous! It won't display thumbnails at all - just a "Powerdesk" icon, and everything is auto sorted in any event. It also crashes almost instantly.
Unfortunately, it took control of most other aspects of the computer too - such as removing programmes, even in safe mode!
I decided it had to go since my computer would no longer function or do anything with it installed, so I removed it by using system restore to take me back to an earlier configuration. I suspect it it not compatible with Windows 7 64bit unfortunately.

Thanks for your time and help,

David

 

[dbbb]

Hi,

As an experiment, I have downloaded this: Windows Explorer Auto Arrange - Disable - Windows 7 Forums

It does seem to work on my photos (all on an external hard disc drive). I haven't had any problems ...so far!!

I wish Microsoft would listen to its customers and allow the disabling of auto sorting. It would be so much easier.

Thanks,

David

 

[reghakr]

Hello David,

Sorry, I should have stated to uncheck all boxes on installation of PowerDesk