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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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Send your feedback here: https://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsServerFeedback/feedback/details/741495/biggest-explorer-annoyance-automatic-sorting-windows-7-server-2008-r2-and-vista#details to reinstate Auto arrange and Auto sort options for Windows 8 so they can be optionally turned off.
I just got a brand new Lenovo laptop and came in with Windows 7. I absolutely hate the fact that can't drag and drop in the same folder. I have thousands of photos that I like to rearange by size, color, or type....I use to do that in previous versions of Windows. I am absolutely thinking on returning the laptop. I got it at Costco. It is a nice laptop but I HATE NOT BEING ABLE TO DRAG AND DROP. What kind of stupid idiot didn't realized this! ...and they suppose to get paid to better something not to make it worse!
