Windows 10: Why does Windows Explorer sort files by date incorrectly?

I've noticed this sometimes, both in my home and in my work's Windows 10 computers. I sort files by date and they aren't really sorted out properly.
Here's one I caught today:




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Sorting with File Explorer.

I tried the method that was complicated (3rd option) but fell over in second step as I could not find any "apply to folder button"'.

However, the simple put *.* in search bar, then sort results windows by date does the trick. It is slightly cumbersome as I have to do that each time I am selecting files (to upload to sharepoint) but a lot less hassle than I was having to scroll up and down between sorted file block and sorted folder block.

Many thanks.

M.

 

Windows 10 file explorer does not sort the songs by its release dates.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you did not find any option to sort the list of files by release date in Windows 10 Explorer. We will assist you.

I would like to inform you that this is by design that you will not be able to sort the files by release dates.
I suggest you to post your valuable suggestions in Windows feedback app. So, that developers will try to implement it in future Windows 10 updates to enhance user experience.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

sort folders and files in explorer

Hi Greg,

You can filter the folders and files in File Explorer using the Sort by option. To best address your concern, we need you to answer the following questions:

• What do you mean when you mentioned “files sorted by latest first”?
• You mentioned that you were able to perform it before, which Windows version were you using that time?
• Can you provide us a detailed description of what you would like to perform?

In the meantime, you can try the following steps:

• Go to File Explorer.
• Click the Drive where the files and folders are saved.
• Under Current view, click Sort by.
• Select Name if you would like to sort it alphabetically. Choose
  Date modified or Date created if you wanted to sort it by date. Refer to the image below.

Please take note that you can’t apply two filters at a time.

Looking forward for your response.