Yes, you can organize files by selecting all items in 'My Computer' and then sorting or filtering them as needed.
Yes, you can organize files by selecting all items in 'My Computer' and then sorting or filtering them as needed.
As the title indicates, it's absurd that the only solution appears to be processing each person individually.
You're asking about how to view or organize your files on the computer. It seems you want to see a list of all files, possibly change how folders appear, or adjust the explorer layout. You mentioned a batch file that could generate a tree-like structure of your drive contents and saved it for later reference. Just confirm if you're looking for folder management, file listing, or a different approach.
On Windows 8, a ribbon tab labeled "View" provides various options. On Windows 7, choose "List." A menu bar button near the top right opens a dropdown for view settings.
@SubTract mentioned this and instructed to perform the action in the topmost folder (C:\), making it the default for all subfolders.