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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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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.
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For anyone still seeking a solution to this problem, I discovered a "fix"and installed it successfully to my computer (I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium).
Link for the "FIX": http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/disable-auto-arrange-folders-windows-7/
His instructions are a bit confusing but if you take your time and follow the instructions, it will work for you too.
TIP: How to simplify those instructions... when it says "RESTART THE SHELL" or "TERMINATE and RESTART EXPLORER.exe" .... JUST KEEP IT SIMPLE AND RESTART YOUR COMPUTER INSTEAD.
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I can't believe Microsoft has known about this 'flaw by design' for almost 2 years and still has done nothing to correct it! How many people will have to ask to have this 'manual arrangement/organization feature reinstated and submit the suggestion’ before something is done?
#2:
Another flaw is when a picture is edited, more than likely, Microsoft will decide that your photo should be 'hidden'! and good luck trying to find that picture!! Why do they think anyone would want a picture 'hidden'?
#1: I couldn't agree more, but so far it looks like another "Microsoft knows what we want better than we do".
#2: Are you speaking of a result of rotating a picture? Do you have any McAfee security programs installed? If yes, that one is on McAfee, not MS.
Windows 7 Library folders are not being displayedhttp://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS101228
Just another reason not to use any McAfee or Norton crapware, IMHO.
I can't believe Microsoft has known about this 'flaw by design' for almost 2 years and still has done nothing to correct it! How many people will have to ask to have this 'manual arrangement/organization feature reinstated and submit the suggestion’ before something is done? Another flaw is when a picture is edited, more than likely, Microsoft will decide that your photo should be 'hidden'! and good luck trying to find that picture!! Why do they think anyone would want a picture 'hidden'? Windows7 was supposed to be 'better', an upgrade. But it is just frustrating - it has many flaws which Microsoft apparently does not intend to fix. Many people had to pay big dollars for Windows7. I certainly will not buy their next upgrade - it might be worse. XP was an outstanding program. I'm going to try to 'upgrade' back to my XP!!
