How To Disable Auto Arrange In Folders On Windows 10

4 quick methods to get rid of this feature

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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In previous versions of Windows, you could arrange icons inside a folder freely. However, this option was removed from Windows 7 and all other versions that came after Windows 7.

If you’re missing thisfeaturein Windows 10, there’s a way to disable auto arrange in folders inWindows 10, so keep reading.

How can I disable auto arrange in folders?

1. Disable auto arrange in Registry Editor

Auto arrange should be disabled now, and you can manually arrange files in a folders. We have to mention that this method works only for large icons, medium icons, small icons, and extra-large icons icon views.

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2. Turn off auto arrange inRegistry Editor

Auto arranges should be disabled. Try to freely arrange files inside folders to check if this method worked.

Again, keep in mind that this method works only for the large icons, medium icons, small icons, and extra-large icons icon views.

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3. Disable auto arrange inFile Explorer

4. Manually arrange files in a folder

There is another method to sort files and folders inFile Explorer.

There is an option calledSort bythat allows you to sort your files and folder depending on various criteria, including file size, date modified, name, and so on.

Of course, you can also choose to sort your files in ascending or descending alphabetical order.

That’s about it, we hope this article helped you to disable auto arrange inside a folder. If you have any comments or questions, just reach for the comments below.

How To Disable Auto Arrange In Folders On Windows 10#

How can I disable auto arrange in folders?#

1. Disable auto arrange in Registry Editor#

2. Turn off auto arrange inRegistry Editor#

3. Disable auto arrange inFile Explorer#

4. Manually arrange files in a folder#