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MadisonClark
Iron Contributor
Feb 03, 2026

Automatic folder refresh problem on Windows 10

So here I have a problem that has arisen for a few days, the files no longer update automatically as before. The only way to refresh the contents is to do it manually or exit the folder and return to it.  
New files arriving in the folder are clearly visible but where automatic updating does not do its job is that they are not automatically arranged in alphabetical order.
I have already done my research and tried the different solutions proposed but nothing works.
So I come to ask for your help.

2 Replies

  • KennedyScott's avatar
    KennedyScott
    Iron Contributor

    1. Reset Folder View Settings

    Open File Explorer.

    Navigate to the problematic folder.

    Click on View tab > Options > Change folder and search options.

    In Folder Options, go to the View tab.

    Click Reset Folders.

    Confirm and restart Explorer.

  • OakleyCruz's avatar
    OakleyCruz
    Iron Contributor

    In File Explorer, click View > Options > Folder Options, then under the General tab, uncheck and re-check the option to open folder windows in separate processes.