Sorting files with Windows7 Explorer - Large number of issues


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    Sorting files with Windows7 Explorer - Large number of issues


    Hello,
    The aim of this post is twofold: first, I would like to help people who are as irritated with Windows7 explorer as I am. Second, I would like to spark a reaction from Windows developers and maybe understand why the -7explorer is as painful as it is.

    The issue is simple:
    I would like to sort, rename and visualise the large number of photos I have.
    While everything was working perfectly with the previous Windows versions I had, these basic tasks have become nearly impossible with Windows7. Cancelling the automatic sorting is difficult, renaming files results in the explorer getting lost and visualising files per alphabetic order appears to be impossible. Finally, even having a good layout on the screen is mission impossible after moving or renaming a few files.
    At this point I hasten to add that I am not a beginner with windows or computing in general. I have used previous Windows versions for years both at home and at work, and can do my own bits of code if needs be.

    The only solution found so far:
    After doing a fair amount of reading (and wasting a lot of time), I decided the only solution was to go for an alternative to Windows7 explorer. I personally chose to download” FreeCommander” but there are many other alternatives. So far it answers all my needs and I have stopped using Windows7 explorer.

    My question to Windows developers:


    Why on earth wreck a product that worked so well before? This is beyond me and I would sincerely like to understand. Anyway my message is as simple as the problem: Microsoft you should be careful, there is a lot of competition out there and if you continue to upset regular customers to such an extent, it is only a matter of time before someone else takes over!

    Best regards,
    SierraBravo31
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    *FACEPALM*
    You just don't know how to use it
    To cancel automatic sorting, right-click on an empty space, and in the "View" sub-folder, uncheck "Auto arrange icons".
    Secondly, with the first setting, renaming files will not make the lost, because after you renamed them, they will not be automatically arranged again.
    The third issue, visualizing files per alphabetic order, is simple again. Just right-click, go to "Sort", and press "Name". Now, all the files will be sorted by name, alphabetically.

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