How can I tweek WinExplorer's file name sort order?

[Mark]

Windows XP Explorer displays files in a strange order when attempting
to sort the list by name. In previous OS versions, Explorer would
list files this way:

filename 01.txt
filename 011.txt
filename 012.txt
filename 02.txt
filename 021.txt

But in XP, Explorer now displays the list as:

filename 01.txt
filename 02.txt
filename 011.txt
filename 012.txt
filename 021.txt

Can Explorer be tweaked to sort the file names in the previous way?

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

Windows XP Explorer displays files in a strange order when attempting
to sort the list by name. In previous OS versions, Explorer would
list files this way:

filename 01.txt
filename 011.txt
filename 012.txt
filename 02.txt
filename 021.txt

But in XP, Explorer now displays the list as:

filename 01.txt
filename 02.txt
filename 011.txt
filename 012.txt
filename 021.txt

Can Explorer be tweaked to sort the file names in the previous way?

The Sort Order for Files and Folders Whose Names Contain Numerals Is
Different in Windows XP Than It Is in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319827

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[Wesley Vogel]

Use TweakUI

TweakUI
[+] Explorer
Use intuitive filename sorting

[[If this is checked the Explorer will sort files so that, for e.g. “File 5”
comes before “File 10” because 5 comes before 10. If this is unchecked then
Explorer will use literal sorting, in which case “File 10” will come before
“File 5” because 1 comes before 5. ]]
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Download TweakUI here >>>

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Tweak UI
TweakUI.exe
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Tweak UI for Windows XP Guide
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx

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The Sort Order for Files and Folders Whose Names Contain Numerals Is
Different in Windows XP Than It Is in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319827

Windows Explorer Incorrectly Sorts Files and Folders with 10 or
More Consecutive Numerals
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318872

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Alex Nichol]

Windows XP Explorer displays files in a strange order when attempting
to sort the list by name. In previous OS versions, Explorer would
list files this way:

filename 01.txt
filename 011.txt
filename 012.txt
filename 02.txt
filename 021.txt

But in XP, Explorer now displays the list as:

filename 01.txt
filename 02.txt
filename 011.txt
filename 012.txt
filename 021.txt

Can Explorer be tweaked to sort the file names in the previous way?

It is now by default treating fields of consecutive digits as numbers,
and sorting on numeric value (after years of complaint that it didn't).
You can change with TweakUI - one of the XP Powertoys from
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Once installed you will find it in Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

Its Explorer page, uncheck 'Use intuitive file name sort'

 

[Mark]

Thanks everyone. I'll give that a try.

It is now by default treating fields of consecutive digits as numbers,
and sorting on numeric value (after years of complaint that it didn't).
You can change with TweakUI - one of the XP Powertoys from
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Once installed you will find it in Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

Its Explorer page, uncheck 'Use intuitive file name sort'