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Sort Order - Numbers in File and Folder Names

How to Change the Sort Order for Numbers in File and Folder Names in Vista
Published by Brink
02-18-2008

How to Change the Sort Order for Numbers in File and Folder Names in Vista
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  This will show you how to change the default sort order in Windows Explorer for files and folders that contain numbers in their name so that they will be sorted by the number instead of the number's numeric value. For more information, see: Microsoft Help and Support: KB319827
NOTE
  By default, the sort order in Vista considers strings in file and folder names as numeric content, not text. Numerals in folder and file names are sorted according to their numeric value. In the example below, 401 is a numerically higher value than 6. Therefore, the Ie401sp2.txt file is listed after the Ie6.txt file when you the files are sorted by name in ascending order. In the example below, note how the following files, whose names contain numerals, are sorted.
RELATED LINKS: EXAMPLE: Default Sort Order for Numbers in File and Folder Names
NOTE: You will just need to see which sort oder you like better to see if you wish to modify it or not.
default.jpg
EXAMPLE: Modified Sort Order for Numbers in File and Folder Names
NOTE: You will just need to see which sort oder you like better to see if you wish to modify it or not.
modified.jpg



METHOD ONE:
Through a Download
1. To Modifiy Sort Order for All Users -
A) Click on the download button to download the Modify_All_Users_Sort_Order.reg file.

B) Go to step 5.
2. To Restore Default Sort Order for All Users -
A) Click on the download button to download the Default_All_Users_Sort_Order.reg file.

B) Go to step 5.
3. To Modify Sort Order for Current User Only -
A) Click on the download button to download the Modify_Current_User_Sort_Order.reg file.

B) Go to step 5.
4. To Restore Default Sort Order for Current User Only -
A) Click on the download button to download the Default_Current_User_Sort_Order.reg file.

5. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop.

6. Right click the .reg (On Desktop) file and click on Merge.

7. Click on the Run button in the Security Warning pop-up.

8. Click on Continue (UAC), Yes, and then OK when prompted.

9. Logoff and logon, or restart the computer to apply the changes.

10. When done, you can delete the .reg file (On Desktop).




METHOD TWO:
The Manual Way
1. Open the Start Menu.

2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter.

3. Click on Continue in the UAC prompt.


OPTION ONE:
4. To Modify the Sort Order for All Users -
A) In regedit, go to: (See screenshot below)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NOTE: If you do not have Explorer, then right click on Polices and click on New and Key, then type Explorer and press Enter.

B) In the right pane, right click on a empty area and click New and DWORD (32-bit) Value.
hklm_reg1.jpg
C) Type NoStrCmpLogical and press Enter. (See screenshot below)

D) Right click on NoStrCmpLogical and click on Modify.
hklm_reg2.jpg
E) Type 1 and click on OK. (See screenshot below)
Name:  Modify.jpg
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F) The registry will now look like this. (See screenshot below)
hklm_reg3.jpg
5. To Restore the Default Sort Order for All Users -
A) In the right pane, right click on NoStrCmpLogical and click on Delete. (See screenshot above.

B) Click on Yes to confirm deletion.
6. Logoff and logon, or restart the computer to apply the changes. Your Done.
OPTION TWO:
7. To Modify the Sort Order for Current User Only -
A) In regedit, go to: (See screenshot below)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NOTE: If you do not have Explorer, then right click on Polices and click on New and Key, then type Explorer and press Enter.

B) In the right pane, right click on a empty area and click New and DWORD (32-bit) Value.
hkcu_reg1.jpg
C) Type NoStrCmpLogical and press Enter. (See screenshot below)

D) Right click on NoStrCmpLogical and click Modify.
hkcu_reg2.jpg
E) Type 1 and click on OK. (See screenshot below)
Name:  Modify.jpg
Views: 4481
Size:  31.8 KB
F) The registry will now look like this. (See screenshot below)
hkcu_reg3.jpg
8. To Restore the Default Sort Order for Current User Only -
A) In the right pane, right click on NoStrCmpLogical and click on Delete. (See screenshot above)

B) Click on Yes to confirm deletion.
9. Logoff and logon, or restart the computer to apply the changes.
That's it,
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