How to DISABLE grouping Windows File Explorer (Yesterday, Today, Last week, etc)
Q. Can you tell me how to disable file grouping in Windows 10 and Window 11 when I am viewing my Downloads folder?! It keeps putting everything in groups like Yesterday, Last week and stuff and it is driving me crazy because I am trying to sort by file type but it keeps grouping first and I cannot take this anymore!!! -Willie
A. Hey Willie, I think I can help! When you are viewing your download folder, go to:
View (click this option next to File/Home/Share) -> Group by (drop down) -> NONE (select this option)
![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-02-20-08_32_19-Downloads-sort-group-by-fix-disable-1200x331.png)
That should result in a completely sortable file explorer window for you:
![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-02-20-08_37_58-Downloads-sorted-by-type-ONLY-1200x645.png)
Thanks and have a great day!