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Gifman807

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    How can I arrange items by date in Vista
    « on: September 17, 2009, 04:44:56 PM »
    In Windows XP I was able to arrange items in a folder by date.
    But I can't seem to do this in Windows Vista.
    Is there a way?
    Please let me know.

    Allan

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    Re: How can I arrange items by date in Vista
    « Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 04:56:22 PM »
    Same as XP. Sort the column the way you want it, click on TOOLS - FOLDER OPTIONS - VIEW and make sure there is a tic mark in "remember each folder's view settings"

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      Re: How can I arrange items by date in Vista
      « Reply #2 on: September 17, 2009, 05:38:29 PM »
      Thank you for your response but it doesn't answer my question.
      My problem is not the folder placement. It the placement of the files and folders within a folder.
      For example, I want to be able to view the contents of a folder in the order that they were placed in the folder. Right now, every file placed in the folder falls into its alphabetical placement.

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      Re: How can I arrange items by date in Vista
      « Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 05:52:42 PM »
      Then go to the folder properties and select sort by date...
      Alphabetical i believe is the default.
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      Re: How can I arrange items by date in Vista
      « Reply #4 on: September 18, 2009, 05:43:43 AM »
      To further clarify patio's post, within Windows Explorer click on the folder you want to sort. Then in the right pane you have two choices to accomplish your goal:

      1) Click on the "DATE" title at the top of the DATE column to sort by date or
      2) Right-click within the right-pane and choose "sort by -- date"