Windows 10: Windows file explorer doesnt remember sort options

Discus and support Windows file explorer doesnt remember sort options in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, I have a few folders with a lot of powerpoint presentations, which I sort by total number of slides (the option is under "more" when I right click... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/twooneeighties, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. Windows file explorer doesnt remember sort options


    Hi,

    I have a few folders with a lot of powerpoint presentations, which I sort by total number of slides (the option is under "more" when I right click the menu).

    However, every time I close and reopen the window, the settings are gone and I have to do it all over again. Any idea how I can make this permanent for select folders?

    Thanks!

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    /u/twooneeighties, Mar 8, 2020
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  2. cereberus Win User

    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.
     
    cereberus, Mar 8, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 8, 2020
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  4. dalchina Win User

    Windows file explorer doesnt remember sort options

    dalchina, Mar 8, 2020
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