Windows 10: Explorer keeps reordering folder view when copying files

Discus and support Explorer keeps reordering folder view when copying files in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Over the next few months, I shall be filling a folder by copying selected files from elsewhere, currently 300, will be ca 1000.Before adding a file, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by CVHorie, Feb 19, 2025.

  1. CVHorie Win User

    Explorer keeps reordering folder view when copying files


    Over the next few months, I shall be filling a folder by copying selected files from elsewhere, currently 300, will be ca 1000.Before adding a file, I need to check which files are already included.When I indentify a file missing from its place in alphabetical order, I add it. The recently added file is placed in its place in alphabetical order. But the view point drops about 3 screens down to the bottom of the listing. I want the folder view position not to change after the new file is added.I then have to scroll back up and find that place in the listing, every time, to identify the next fi

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    CVHorie, Feb 19, 2025
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  2. temp02 Win User

    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Feb 19, 2025
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  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, Feb 19, 2025
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  4. Explorer keeps reordering folder view when copying files

    File Explorer Column Headings Keep Resetting

    Hi,

    To resolve the issue with File Explorer Column Headings, you may follow these steps below:

    • Click on View Tab.

    • Click
      Folder
      Options.

    • Click
      Apply to all folders.

    Keep us informed for further assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Joseph Ban, Feb 19, 2025
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