File sort order in dialog window

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Chuck Bones

When I do an OPEN or SAVE AS in most applications (not microsoft office
apps) the file list is not sorted by filename. The default sort order
appears to be by date. How do I fix this? I'm running XP home.

Thanks,

-- Dave
 
Open a folder window (not a dialog) on a file folder (not a special folder), sort how you want, Ctrl + Close button on the titlebar.

This sets the system default sort. Many other settings override it for folder windows but it's the only setting dialogs read.
 
Try a Google search for "Windows cannot load the locally stored profile"
There's stacks of stuff there.
 
You're right. I tried it again and it worked. I set the sort order, then
went to "folder options" and picked "apply to all folders", then did
CTRL-close.

Thanks,

-- Dave
 

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