If a new folder is created in the file explorer under Windows 11, 10, ... is sorted in the list you ask yourself how can I deactivate it to prevent it!
1.) ... How to deactivate the sorting and automatic arrangement in folders in Q-Dir!
2.) ... Why should you change the sorting behavior in the file explorer Q-Dir?
Preface:
With general automatic updates in File Explorer or in Q-Dir you should simply restart Windows 11, 10, ... correctly it is a known Windows problem that the folders are not updated automatically after a while! The registry entries / registry scripts usually do not work with the automatically updating Explorer problem!
1.) How to deactivate the sorting and automatic arrangement in folders in Q-Dir!
1. Start as always ►► the Quad Explorer for MS Windows OS2. Open Extras ► List view ► Disable
the third and enable or disable the option:
"Disable Auto sorting when renaming or copying elements"
(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 4)
PS:
The automatic arrangement should now be deactivated and you can rename files or create new folders - these will not be rearranged automatically.
(Image-1) Deactivate sorting for new objects in File Explorer! |
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2.) Why should one change the sorting behavior in the file explorer Q-Dir?
User question:As an old school user, I find this frustrating. I want to sort the items in my folder when I want them sorted. When I create new folders I don't want them to be sorted by date, not by name, not by grouping, etc. I want the folder to stay where it is. I had it on my old XP computer the way I like it, why can't I also do the same with my folders under Windows 11 and 10, these are sorted when renaming and creating new folders!
Answer:
Please deactivate the sorting behavior for the individual File Explorer views on Windows 11, 10, ...!
See also: Deactivate sorting for new objects in the File Explorer!
(Image-3) Without file sorting for new folders or files! |
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