Cannot rearrange files in folders, cannot untick Auto arrange


  1. shango
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    Cannot rearrange files in folders, cannot untick Auto arrange


    Hi,

    I cannot rearrange any files in folders. Previously I would right click on the folder, select View and
    I could simply untick Auto arrange and drag things around as usual. Now the Auto arrange and Align
    to grid options have disappeared. New options for viewing files Tiles and Content have also appeared,
    but the other options below the line, which I need, have gone.

    I have tried using a reg file to undo Auto Arrange on Windows 7, but with no success.

    Could you please advise? Thanks!
    Last edited by shango; 07 Apr 2017 at 06:32. Reason: spelling
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  3. Brink
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    Hello shango, and welcome to Seven Forums. :)

    If you haven't already, see if using Option One in the tutorial below may help disable auto arrange.

    Windows Explorer Auto Arrange - Disable - Windows 7 Help Forums

    This will not be applied to Libraries though.
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  4. shango
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    Thanks! That bat must similar to one I saved for just such an occasion.

    Cheers!
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome. :)
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