How to disable auto arrange in Windows 7 Explorer?

Anonymous
2009-11-30T20:17:22+00:00

Why does Microsoft have to decide how I want my personal stuff organized?I want them organized the way I want!We wouldnt pay 300 for someone to take decision for us.I wonder if you are going to change the Pc acronym for Personal Computer to IBTMN-C aka I belong to Microsoft now computer.I want my folders arranged the way I like.I want to change the row the way i feel like to everyday.Just fix it.What made you remove this??Which advisor told you it is not needed?Who doesnt use this feature??Windows is based on manual arrange.Nice Idea WELL DONE

*original title - Where is in windows explorer auto arrange disable mode???*

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Anonymous
2009-12-01T15:37:56+00:00

Hi Kostbo,

Welcome to Microsoft Answers!

As this is by design of the Windows 7 Operating system, we cannot disable the Auto arrange.

The change in Windows 7 is by design however, if this is something you would like this feature reinstated, please submit your suggestion to:

http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195

Regards,

Divya R – Microsoft Support.

Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-01-04T18:56:41+00:00

    I posted that link two posts up from yours. It does work in the root folders, just not the libraries.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-01-04T18:39:57+00:00

    I believe that those MS PMs who approved enforcing the auto re-arrange should be simply sent home.

    The comments in the thread describe it all :-(

    Anyway - pls see the following page - it claimes that disabling of the file auto-arrange is possible.

    Pls mind I have NOT tested it yet as I'm reluctant to import any registry file without examining it in details, had no time to do it.:

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/92758-windows-explorer-auto-arrange-disable.html

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-11-25T18:04:43+00:00

    thanks for the links Bruce.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-11-10T14:24:39+00:00

    I agree is was stupid, but the simple fix is posted all over this thread.

    The developers removed the Auto-Arrange option in Windows 7. Either of these third party fixes will add it back so you can disable it.

    How to Disable Auto Arrange in Folders in Windows 7? - The Winhelponline Bloghttp://www.winhelponline.com/blog/disable-auto-arrange-folders-windows-7/

    Windows 7 - Windows Explorer Auto Arrange - Disablehttp://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/92758-windows-explorer-auto-arrange-disable.html

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