On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:53:01 -0800, AMG <AMG@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
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> Thanks for the reply. I've tried unchecking "Auto Arrange" as you describe in
> an empty area of the file but it still sorts out the files (pictures)
> instantly and automatically in order. I've also unchecked "Auto Arrange" in
> the View Menu as well. Nothing seems to work. Vista in adament about sorting
> automatically. Maybe another solution.... Thanks.[/color]


Try sorting on a field other than Name (click the column header of the
field you want to sort on). Then renaming the file shouldn't affect
the sort order.

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> "Neerav" wrote:
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> > right click in an empty area of the folder, go to view, unckeck auto
> > arrange.
> >
> > Neerav
> >
> > "AMG" <AMG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:A65CB28C-ADEA-4278-B7EC-78AEF2DA052F@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
> > > When I rename my pictures they automatically sort alphabetically in the
> > > folder. I would like to know how to shut this feature off. I prefer to
> > > rename
> > > all my pictures first and then when I'm finished renaming right click and
> > > then I'll sort when I'm ready.
> > > --
> > > AMG[/color]
> >
> >[/color][/color]

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