Windows Explorer Auto Arrange - Disable

I'll try to explain better.
Here is my average folder:


After applying the fix I can now shuffle files to interchange their positions:


Those files stay where I've put them, it works:


But what I also want is to be able not only to interchange positions, but also to do this:


But that ability is unavailable by default for me. There is a way to fix it by turning off "View => Auto arrange" that is turned on for all folders by default:

But currently I have to turn it off in every single folder manually.

Hi Brink

Tried to save but only gives me the opt. to run so I ran both files. also cant merge because no file saved. restarted comp and still the same...

where from here?


Never mind, After reading through the post, I see you have already addressed my problem, I was viewing in the libraries folder..

do you accept donations, cause dude you just help me alot...seriosly would be happy to throw some bones ur way:)


thanks again

Hello, I've applied your fix and am quite pleased. Thank you very much. It was a nightmare having to folder sort items one at a time because I could not drag them together.
But now I am having a small issue.

I will drag a folder midway through my images, highlight more than one and drag them to the folder, but upon doing so, the folder goes straight to the top of the page again. Dragging only one item will not cause it to move. Can I make the folder stay after dropping multiple items?

My folders are under my libraries, but by accessing them through my Computer and not by shortcuts I am still able to manually arrange them. Would this have anything to do with my problem?

Brink said:

You're welcome mate. Just let us know if you have any questions. :)

Just got around to doing this. Appears good now.
Thank you.

Hi Brink,
Have you tested this with windows live photo gallery at all as a viewer ?