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
    2012-08-02T19:45:11+00:00

    I think (and hope) that the virtual monopoly that Microsoft has had over the past 15 years is FINALLY coming to an end. People are no longer willing to put up with their "take it or leave it" attitudes

    THAT IS WHY I USE FIREFOX

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-08-02T19:45:49+00:00

    This thread is a PERFECT example of Microsoft's complete disinterest in satisfying their customers. This thread began in 2009, has had hundreds of people make the SAME request, and what has been done about it?

    NOTHING, NADA, ZIP, SQUAT, NIL.

    I would like to go on record to congratulate Microsoft. They have now managed to alienate even MORE customers than Rogers Communications here in Canada. That's quite an achievement!

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-09-25T22:58:23+00:00

    I'm yet another frustrated windows 7 user I can't believe this issue 'disable auto arrange' has been dragging out for three years and they still haven't fixed it. Unbelievable!

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-09-26T00:18:07+00:00

    There has been a fix available for 2+ years. It's just not provided by the Microsoft developers. 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 Blog

    http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/disable-auto-arrange-folders-windows-7/ 

    Windows 7 - Windows Explorer Auto Arrange - Disable

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

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