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In windows XP I could right click and choose to UNcheck the option in each folder for Auto arrange icons.

Then every time a new file was created in that folder it would appear at the end after all other files.

How can we get win7 to do the same? ( I often work within many folders and lots of files which help keep things organized this way [ especially for custom generated temporary files ] )
 

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How do we stop windows explorer from auto arranging my name?
lmao!! i meant "by name", sorry :o
 

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I have a copy of vista that came with my Acer but felt more comfortable with XP so I rebuilt it with XP Pro SP3

I don't know p
How do we stop windows explorer from auto arranging my name?
lmao!! i meant "by name", sorry :o

I am sorry do want them unsorted, or sorted by something else?

If you click on the pull down it gives you different sort options. If you want unsorted there is a way to do that as well

ken
 
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I would prefer unsorted ( i use either tiles or small icons on these folders due to the number of files and sub folders in them ) on most of my development folders please :)

Also, I don't see where to get the sort drop down
 

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I use these computers primarily for video game development; when I get my first release ready I'll let you know :-)

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DOS, Windows 3.11 for workgroups, 95OSR2, 98SE (fav), XP Pro SP3 (fav), Windows 7 Home Premium (fav, ohh wow!!)

I have a copy of vista that came with my Acer but felt more comfortable with XP so I rebuilt it with XP Pro SP3

I don't know p
"I don't see where to get the sort drop down"

On the menu bar (click Alt if you can't see it):
View > Sort by

It's not clear if or how you could completely disable sorting.
 

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Excellent recommendation! I followed the procedure shortly after I got my Win 7 desktop and I've been able to place files in folders exactly where I want ever since in. Kudos to Brink for sharing this fix with us!

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Pentium-D || intel Core i5 3.2GHz ( 2 cores w/HT == 4 cpus )
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Acer || ASUS
Memory
4GB DDR2-800MHz || 4GB DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
onboard nVidia Geforce something or other
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
1 21" crt
Screen Resolution
1152 x 864
Hard Drives
500GB sata2 Seagate 7200.12 || 1TB sata2 Seagate 7200.12
PSU
dont know || Ultra
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Acer || My old one
Cooling
fans || nicer fans
Keyboard
Acer || Microsoft <-- I LOVE this KB ^^
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Acer || Microsoft <-- I LOVE this mouse ^^
Internet Speed
Comcast || Comcast
Other Info
Companion PC || Main PC

I use these computers primarily for video game development; when I get my first release ready I'll let you know :-)

O/S Exp:
DOS, Windows 3.11 for workgroups, 95OSR2, 98SE (fav), XP Pro SP3 (fav), Windows 7 Home Premium (fav, ohh wow!!)

I have a copy of vista that came with my Acer but felt more comfortable with XP so I rebuilt it with XP Pro SP3

I don't know p
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