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The original poster, djchapple, describes confusion caused by folders on drive D being grouped into sections like "earlier this week," "last week," etc., and asks how to revert to a traditional folder view. Neemobeer responds by explaining that Windows tracks view settings per directory and suggests setting the desired view in one folder, then applying that view to all folders via the Options menu. The overall exchange offers a solution for standardizing folder views, with a neutral, helpful tone.

djchapple

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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?



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Windows tracks views per directory. If you want the same view for everything.

Open a directory and set the view to what you want
Click the View Tab
Click Options > 'change folder and search options'
Click the View tab
Click 'Apply to Folders'

Neemobeer

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Windows tracks views per directory. If you want the same view for everything.

Open a directory and set the view to what you want
Click the View Tab
Click Options > 'change folder and search options'
Click the View tab
Click 'Apply to Folders'
 

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