Windows 10: Fresh install, downloads folder re-enables grouping and sorting on boot.

Discus and support Fresh install, downloads folder re-enables grouping and sorting on boot. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I just built a new PC and installed windows on it. It is fully up to date. I keep changing the downloads folder settings to group by none and sort by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/jjsca, Feb 6, 2020.

  1. /U/JJSCA
    /u/jjsca Win User

    Fresh install, downloads folder re-enables grouping and sorting on boot.


    I just built a new PC and installed windows on it. It is fully up to date. I keep changing the downloads folder settings to group by none and sort by name. It keeps changing itself back. I have tried doing it from the ribbon and doing it from the right click menu. I have tried going into Folder options -> view and clicking 'Apply to Folders' but that just instantly re-enables grouping and sorting instead of applying my setting.

    Is this a known issue? How do I fix it? It is driving me crazy!

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    /u/jjsca, Feb 6, 2020
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  2. DARKKHELMET
    DarkkHelmet Win User

    downloads folder sorted into dated groups, WHY? How to change back?

    I just downloaded a file and discovered that (since the 1903 upgrade I believe) the downloads folder is sectioned into dated groups. This is the most awful thing for me and I can find no way to put the folder back into a simple list. Other folders I have
    opened so far don't seem to suffer from this abomination. Does some developer think I don't know how to find the date or sort the way I want to in this or other folders? I hope there is someone out there that can help me reverse this stupidity.

    Edit: I found the Group By view and corrected my issue. No idea how it changed. Sorry for the rant.
     
    DarkkHelmet, Feb 6, 2020
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  3. SHAWN BRINK
    Shawn Brink Win User
    Shawn Brink, Feb 6, 2020
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  4. JOSE EST
    Jose Est Win User

    Fresh install, downloads folder re-enables grouping and sorting on boot.

    How to desegregate Folders/Files in File Explorer Sort By Functions?

    Hi,

    Sorting the layout of each folder is really dependent on the user's preference, that is why Windows has a variety of ways of sorting files and folders.

    To sort files and folders alphanumerically together, we can try grouping it by name.

    To do this, follow the steps below:

    • On the folder that you want to sort, click View.
    • Look for Group by and left-click on it.
    • Select Name.

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    Let us know if you need anything else.
     
    Jose Est, Feb 6, 2020
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