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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  2. Anonymous
    2011-05-05T17:40:44+00:00

    I agree wholeheartedly. This auto arange problem is horrendous, as in I have had it with Microsoft. The fact that so many people are pissed off over this and Microsoft will not fix it proves that they have agendas not consistent with what customers want.

    I WASTED $600 on a new 7 PC. I had a lightning surge that took out the motherboard on my computer. After using windows 7, I put a new motherboard in my old unit. $600 sitting on a shelf. My next computer will NOT run windows!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-05-05T18:29:05+00:00

    Please let Microsoft know. The more that complain, but not here, the better the chance of a fix from MS.

    Leave Windows 7 Feedbackhttp://mymfe.microsoft.com/Windows%207/Feedback.aspx?formID=195  

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

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-05-30T13:08:14+00:00

    We need that auto-arrange disabled. Please make it so, Microsoft is a powerful society, that would be a shame to see that they technically can't do this in 2011.

    Anyways if this function is not back I would no longer use Microsoft products and use Apple's product just like mac os

    Thank you

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