Vista has many quirks

[Amused]

Apparently you're entirely too dense to get the hint, so here is a direct link to the correct forum:

http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=34&flcache=4426784

How's that for polite?

 

[Crusty]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: Crusty

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
bacon wrapped bacon...

mmm bacon wrapped grilled cheese and bacon sandwich. mmm

Then battered, deep-fried, and served with bacon cheddar dip?

bacon cheddar ranch dip? :Q

 

[SSUSeaWolf]

Originally posted by: Barfo

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Originally posted by: Barfo
There are many rude people in this forum, I recommend you refrain from talking to them.

Barfo is the rudest of them. I highly reccomend not talking to him at all costs.

I disagree, he seems to be gentlemanly and collected.

Don't forget scholarly

The issue seems to be that Vista refreshes the file list as soon as you drop something in the folder, maybe there's a registry value that can be changed so that it only refreshes when you hit F5.

I'm saddened by the level of effort required to get the OS to work in a reasonable way. Does Windows 7 follow the Vista style of sorting instantly?

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf
Running a virtual machine is also not an option, and even if it was, it would be much too superfluous for the topic at hand.

I don't see how. Start virtual machine, then rename files via Explorer in virtual machine. Problem solved. This is likely the easiest, most practical solution.
You could also look into other products for batch renaming.

Generally speaking I rename a file or two at a time, as do most computer users. Likewise I tend to copy a small selection of files at any one given time. The problem exists at all levels of file editing, whether it's 1 or 100.

Starting a virtual machine is much more time consuming than the act of doing the rename / copy, including the time it takes to hunt down the new files. I seriously doubt such an option would be remotely reasonable for daily computer use.

Perhaps you could change your methods instead. Why are you keeping thousands of files in a single directory? Why do you need to rename them?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: Barfo

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: FelixDeKat

Originally posted by: Barfo
There are many rude people in this forum, I recommend you refrain from talking to them.

Barfo is the rudest of them. I highly reccomend not talking to him at all costs.

I disagree, he seems to be gentlemanly and collected.

Don't forget scholarly

The issue seems to be that Vista refreshes the file list as soon as you drop something in the folder, maybe there's a registry value that can be changed so that it only refreshes when you hit F5.

I'm saddened by the level of effort required to get the OS to work in a reasonable way. Does Windows 7 follow the Vista style of sorting instantly?

If only we had a forum specifically for operating systems and OS issues! Then we could have targeted answers from people who are actually interested in that topic.

Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children?

http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=34&flcache=4426784

 

[HappyPuppy]

I find this thread to be highly disturbing.

 

[SSUSeaWolf]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf
Running a virtual machine is also not an option, and even if it was, it would be much too superfluous for the topic at hand.

I don't see how. Start virtual machine, then rename files via Explorer in virtual machine. Problem solved. This is likely the easiest, most practical solution.
You could also look into other products for batch renaming.

Generally speaking I rename a file or two at a time, as do most computer users. Likewise I tend to copy a small selection of files at any one given time. The problem exists at all levels of file editing, whether it's 1 or 100.

Starting a virtual machine is much more time consuming than the act of doing the rename / copy, including the time it takes to hunt down the new files. I seriously doubt such an option would be remotely reasonable for daily computer use.

Perhaps you could change your methods instead. Why are you keeping thousands of files in a single directory? Why do you need to rename them?

Pictures from trips, files from programming, mp3's, etc.

Note that copying files in to a folder of more than 10 existing files starts to become tricky to track down. It doesn't have to be in the thousands to be detrimental.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Buy a Mac, that way you won't be confused by more than one mouse button.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf
Pictures from trips, files from programming, mp3's, etc.

Note that copying files in to a folder of more than 10 existing files starts to become tricky to track down. It doesn't have to be in the thousands to be detrimental.

Personally, I use the directory structure to keep things sorted. Pictures go into a folder with the appropriate date, mp3s go into artist/album structure, other files go into directories as appropriate. What you're doing is roughly equivalent to dumping all of your belongings into the middle of the room, rather than putting them on shelves and in drawers.
Nonetheless, here is an alternate product that may function in the way you desire

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

It's still in the wrong fucking forum.

We have a fucking forum?

The question is who is in it and do you want to go there?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

It's still in the wrong fucking forum.

We have a fucking forum?

The question is who is in it and do you want to go there?

Well if I was into fucking at least I'd be in the RIGHT GOD DAMN FORUM.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: Crusty
Sort by date/time.

Wrong forum btw.

http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=34&flcache=5537877

Sorting by date / time doesn't work if I simply renamed a file.

It's still in the wrong fucking forum.

Please refrain from using such offensive fucking language you fucking fuck.

Ok

Your rudeness speaks to your character. Good day.

Your lack of humor and inability to locate the correct forum speaks to yours.

Oh, and don't tell me what kind of day to have, buddy.

She aint your fuck buddy, pal.

Thar are no wimmens on the internets olds,


therefore she isn't a she...

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
You just renamed a file 2 seconds ago and can't find it in an alphabetical list? Fail.

This is not the primary issue at hand. If I rename a file in a folder of thousands, and wish to access it, I now have to sift through many rows of files. Likewise, moving multiple files in to a new folder automatically sorts the files instead of appending them to the end. In doing so, the selection of the files is also lost, an equally troubling side effect.

Adding these extra layers of tediousness prevents a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Well, I have two potential options for you:
a) Use XP
2) Run a virtual machine on Vista that uses XP
iii. Fart

Using XP is not an option available to me on this computer.
Running a virtual machine is also not an option, and even if it was, it would be much too superfluous for the topic at hand.

The topic at hand is now, bacon!

I love me some bacon, dude.

How about some delicious Baconnaise which has all the bacony taste of three rashers but less fat?

 

[AstroManLuca]

:roll: this thread...

 

[Saint Nick]

is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

It's still in the wrong fucking forum.

We have a fucking forum?

The question is who is in it and do you want to go there?

Well if I was into fucking at least I'd be in the RIGHT GOD DAMN FORUM.

Easy there lets just...
/lawn chair
/:beer::beer::beer:

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

i have absolutely no problem with it however i think its rather comical

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

Are you old too?

:beer::beer::beer:

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

Are you old too?

:beer::beer::beer:

As dirt.

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: SSUSeaWolf

Originally posted by: Crusty
Sort by date/time.

Wrong forum btw.

http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=34&flcache=5537877

Sorting by date / time doesn't work if I simply renamed a file.

Yes, I have noticed that too.

 

[Old Hippie]

Originally posted by: NightDarker

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

i have absolutely no problem with it however i think its rather comical

I'll second the comedy! LOL!! :laugh:

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

Are you old too?

:beer::beer::beer:

As dirt.

You liar!
You're just suffering from premature crotchetiness.

 

[lokiju]

This is "fixed" in Windows 7.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: NightDarker
is oldsmoboat like 89 years old? he's types like he is a cranky old man.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

Are you old too?

:beer::beer::beer:

As dirt.

You liar!
You're just suffering from premature crotchetiness.

http://www.germes-online.com/d.../50289556/Crochet.jpg?