Windows 10: File explorer not showing scanned files in correct order.

I use a Brother DCP-L2520DW to scan my files. Whenever I scan files, the first file is moved to the last, the rest are in the correct order. I have contacted support before. They told me to view the files using "date modified" instead of name in ascending order. This works, but only as a temporary solution because I can imagine myself drawing on a file, save it, then the order will have the edited file last instead of the last scanned file being last. I am really disappointed at Microsoft's inability to fix this after months of other people before me having the same problem. I wish either the community can provide a solution that would allow me to view my files according to "name" instead of "date modified" or Microsoft actually addressing this problem. I would like to thank all those who contributed to this thread in advance, and hope you have a great year ahead.


The attached image does not show multiple files. The problem is as I scan more, the first scan is moved more and more to the end. So it would go 2,3,1, 2,3,4,1, 2,3,4,5,1, etc.

:)

 

Can Win Explorer show: A) folders alpha order B) Files by date order?

I have tried all that but I got nowhere.

The obvious thing to do is to sort on the field called "Date". And rather surprisingly it ignores the dates content to the extend that under all circumstances it DOES put all the folders at the top!








The problem is that although it's easy enough to change the date in that field "Date" for a file (simply by re-saving that file), however there doesn't seem to be any way of changing the date value in the "Date" field for a folder!

- - - Updated - - -

PS the only other option I can think of that makes sense is to sort the whole list by Name (i.e. A==>Z).
This will put the Folders at the top of the pane.





And if you then change the actual name of the file to be the date that it was last changed, you have solved the problem.
But only by "brute force" and huge inconvenience.

Surely there has to be a better way?!

 

file explorer

Hi,



Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I will certainly help you with this.

Share this information to assist you better.

1) From when are you facing this issue?

2) Have you made any software or hardware changes prior to this issue?



Let’s try to follow these methods below which can help us resolving this issue.



Method 1: Perform System Maintenance troubleshooter.

I would suggest you to perform System Maintenance troubleshooter on the computer and check if it fixes the issue.

Please follow the steps to perform System maintenance check to improve performance of the computer:

• Press Windows and x key together and select Control Panel.
• Click on Troubleshooting.
• Click on View all on the left side panel.
• Click on System Maintenance and follow the onscreen instructions.

Method 2: Perform SFC scan

I would suggest you to perform SFC scan and check if that helps. The sfc/scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions. It is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions
in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.



Refer the link:

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

Refer the Windows 8.1 steps, applies to Windows 10 also.

Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

Thank you.

 

Unable to drag and drop in file explorer

Hi Lorne,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to perform System File Checker (SFC) scan.

Step 1: System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

To perform SFC Scan, refer to the below link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

If the issue persist follow the step 2.

Steps 2: You may try to restart Windows Explorer and check if it helps.

• 
  Right click on taskbar.
  
• 
  Then select task manager.
  
• 
  Find Windows Explorer process.
  
• 
  Then Right click on
  Windows Explorer.
  
• 
  Select restart.
  
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help