Sequence of Folders in File Explorer 1

[pjw001]

In File Explorer, why are folders not listed in any logical sequence. For example, "201602February" is listed before "20140903Wycombe".

Is there a setting somewhere.

I think it has been like this since Windows 7.

 

[linney]

Is there any clues in this first link that you can use?

How to Disable Numerical File Name Sorting and Enable Classic Literal Sorting in Windows Explorer?

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-disable...l-sorting-in-windows-xp-vista-and-7-explorer/

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...s&ie=&oe=&gfe_rd=cr&ei=X9rAVtfUBsnN8gfeyq-4Cg

 

[pjw001]

Hi Linney,

Thank you. The first link did it. (I only have the home edition so had to use Regedit.)

I still do not understand the logic behind the sequence that the folders were shown in.

Thanks

 

[Borvik]

The numerical sorting method detected the numbers: 201,602 (201602February) and 20,140,903 (20140903Wycombe). Obviously 201,602 < 20,140,903 so the lower number was listed first.

 

[pjw001]

It's so obvious now that you explain it.

Why didn't I see that?

Thanks.