Grouping can be annoying in the file manager, but disabling Windows 11 grouping in the file explorer is easy!1.) ... Deactivating the grouping in Windows 11 Explorer!
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2.) What should I watch out for when deactivating file grouping!
It can happen that file grouping is reactivated, or if, for example, you reset the folder options for folders in File Explorer, there is no permanent way to ensure that file grouping is not reactivated.However, if it happens again, deactivate it in the appropriate folder as described here and open the folder options [...] via the menu ► "Options" and go to the "View" tab and click the "Apply to Folders" button!
Depending on your preference, deactivate or activate the grouping in the File Explorer in order to apply the correct setting!
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Depending on your preferences, you can enable or disable grouping based on various criteria. Note that the exact options may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you are using. This guide is based on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Depending on your preferences, you can enable or disable grouping based on various criteria. Note that the exact options may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you are using. This guide is based on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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3.) ... More tips on the subject and similar on Windows 11!
Undesirable behavior on Windows 11 whether it is with grouping or other unexpected reactions in File Explorer. It just annoying! Fortunately, the problems are quite minor, so that you can partly live with them. Nevertheless, here are more tips on this topic, just click through and maybe find out something new or helpful.
►► How can I deactivate the grouping of the folder size (Folder-Size) view?
►► Can I filter certain file types when printing out the folder contents?
►► External media that are not connected - note the path
►► Turn off Q-Dir grouping in the Explorer list view!
PS: You can group files and folders according to the following criteria, for example:
Name: Groups files and folders by their names in alphabetical order.
Type: Groups files according to their file type, e.g. E.g. documents, images, music, videos, etc.
Date: Groups files and folders by their creation date, modification date, or access date.
Size: Groups files according to their file size, e.g. B. small, medium or large files.
Attribute: Groups files and folders based on specific file attributes, such as read-only or hidden.
...etc.
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Grouping can be particularly useful if you have many files in a folder and want to quickly find a specific file or type of files. You can enable or disable grouping according to your needs as already described in the previous answers.
Grouping can be particularly useful if you have many files in a folder and want to quickly find a specific file or type of files. You can enable or disable grouping according to your needs as already described in the previous answers.
FAQ 79: Updated on: 30 September 2023 10:30
