Windows 10: My folder view when saving and opening files from apps has switched to GroupBy-DateCreated...

Hi allMy folder view when saving and opening files has switched to GroupBy-DateCreated and I cant change it.The normal folder view when I open folders is ungrouped, SortBy Name Ascending - which is default I think.But suddenly, when I go to save or open a file from an application, eg downloading from the web and saving, the view is GroupBy>DateCreatedSince the folder does not offer a View setting when used in this way, I cannot change it. Please help - I cant find anything

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Saving a file to a folder

Hi Dean,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you

It would be grateful if you could provide us few questions answer to understand the issue better and to provide you better assistance.

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  How are you accessing emails through web browser or through a mail client (mail app, outlook 2010/2013)?
  
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  Are you trying to save the email attached file? Please elaborate.
  

If you are using Outlook email, let’s try simple steps and check if it helps. Try the below steps provided.

Step 1.

If you want to save only the attached file from the email, try the below step.

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  Right click on the attached file and click on Save as.
  
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  Now select a folder location where you want to save the attached file.
  

Step 2.

If you want to save the file along with the email try the below steps provided.

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  Open the mail you want to save and click on File on the top of the right side.
  
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  Click on Save As and select a folder location where you want to save the email.
  

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.

 

Saving a file to a folder

Hello,

Thanks for getting back to me. I'm opening up an attachment from a google account. When I right click I don't have the 'save as' option also I did not have that option when I checked the 'file' either...

Please advise.

Thank you,

 

Saved external .AVI file in moved Xbox app GameDVR folder - All files missing / gone

Check if the file or folder is hidden by enabling Hidden items option in the
File explorer settings by following the steps below on the computer.

• Press Windows logo + E keys on the keyboard to open
  File Explorer.
• From the left side panel of the window, select This PCto show the drives and system folders on the window.
• From the ribbon file, click on View tab and cd.
  heck the box Hidden items to enable the hidden files and folders on the PC.
• Navigate to the saved file location and check if you are able to view the file or folder in the drive.

Also search using Windows Search feature to check if the files are saved in other system folders/drives. To do so, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows logo key on the keyboard, type the file name and select the search result from the window.
• Check if the file/folder is displayed and visible in the system folder.

Write to us with the status of not able to view the saved file/folder on the computer
in the same post for further assistance.
Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.