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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 18, 2026, 15:46:25 »

OK, I've tried with my config backup restored into fresh MC.
There needs to be sth with configuration. Totally fresh install/portable don't do that, but with my configuration backup restored into them, that problem appears. Even on installed.
 
So, as I asked in the first post - is there any other setting that matters here? I had to overlook something during configuration.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 18, 2026, 15:04:12 »

normal filesystem, 3 different machines and same problem

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 18, 2026, 15:02:27 »

folder:
bfile.xlsx
dfile.xlsx
gfile.xlsx

steps:
dfile -> afile (didn't autosort)
afile -> zfile (didn't autosort)
zfile -> afile (autosort happend)

2026-07-18 14:56:50.701 [5816] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : C:\testfolder\dfile.xlsx
2026-07-18 14:56:50.711 [5028] FSMonitor : File Added - C:\testfolder\afile.xlsx already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:57:09.313 [5816] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : C:\testfolder\afile.xlsx
2026-07-18 14:57:09.313 [5028] FSMonitor : File Added - C:\testfolder\zfile.xlsx already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:57:17.340 [5816] ChangeNotifications - FILE RENAMED, REMOVE OLD : C:\testfolder\zfile.xlsx
2026-07-18 14:57:17.340 [5816] ChangeNotifications - FILE MODIFIED : C:\testfolder\afile.xlsx
2026-07-18 14:57:17.340 [5028] FSMonitor : File Added - C:\testfolder\afile.xlsx already exists in cache, No need to rescan
2026-07-18 14:57:17.340 [5028] FSMonitor : File Modified - Update of fileitem needed : C:\testfolder\afile.xlsx
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] OnChangeEvent - View : 0000021FFE0B7220 - Event : 'Path Updated' - FileItem 0000021F81B2BB20
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] (view=0000021FFE0B7220) BrowsePath requested : 0000021F81B2BB20 = C:\testfolder
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] FileItem have NeedRescan flag set : 'C:\testfolder'
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] Filesystem volume scan is required : 'C:\testfolder'
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] Unregister all FileSystemChange events - View : 0000021FFE0B7220 , FileItem : 0000021F81B2BB20
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] FileItem - UpdateLock ON : 0000021F81B2BB20 = 'C:\testfolder'
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] ThreadWorkManager [Icon] - Request STOP - Current state : Stopped
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] Main Async FileSystem Scanner thread is not busy, So use it.
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] File System Scanning Thread is waiting, Signal it to start (Thread ID: 17700)!
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [17700] Init FileSystem Scanning of path : C:\testfolder
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [17700] FileSystem Volume Scanning started : 0000021F81B2BB20 = C:\testfolder
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] Leaving BrowsePath - Will wait for scan to complete (If scan was started)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] OnChangeEvent - View : 0000021F81AFECC0 - Event : 'Path Updated' - FileItem 0000021F81B2BB20
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] (view=0000021F81AFECC0) BrowsePath requested : 0000021F81B2BB20 = C:\testfolder
2026-07-18 14:57:17.905 [5028] FileItem update is still in progress. Waiting before using cached children : 'C:\testfolder'
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] FileSystem Scanner : Found item '..' 0x00000016
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] FileSystem Scanner : Found item 'afile.xlsx' 0x00000020
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] FileSystem Scanner : Found item 'bfile.xlsx' 0x00000020
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] FileSystem Scanner : Found item 'gfile.xlsx' 0x00000020
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [5028] Unregister all FileSystemChange events - View : 0000021F81AFECC0 , FileItem : 0000021F81B2BB20
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [5028] Scanning CANCELED! Path is already locked for scanning! ( C:\testfolder )
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [5028] (this=0000021F81AFECC0) (GUI) FileSystem Explorer had UPDATELOCK....
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] FileSystem Volume Scanning completed
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] FileSystem scanning process completed
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [5028] Leaving BrowsePath - Will wait for scan to complete (If scan was started)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.906 [17700] File System Scanning Thread done - Will wait for next scan job (17700)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] Update of BrowseCache started ( parent : C:\testfolder , Valid : 4 , Removed : 0 , New 0 )
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] (View=0000021FFE0B7220) Updating FileSystem View - Starting
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] (view=0000021FFE0B7220) Insert from BrowseCache into VIEW - Existing Items : 0 , Items to Add : 4, Cache for path : C:\testfolder
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] Register for FileSystemChange events - View : 0000021FFE0B7220 , FileItem : 0000021F81B2BB20 , Events : 0x2f83000
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] (View=0000021FFE0B7220) Updating FileSystem View - Done
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] IconExtractorWork - Add C:\testfolder to Icon Extract queue
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] Background Thread - Start Job ( JobName : Icon Extractor , CMD : Cmd_None , CurrentState : Stopped)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] Background Thread - Start - Thread state is STOPPED. Queueing job
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [5028] FileSystem Scanning and Caches and UI update completed
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [21808] _WorkerThreadProc - Signal received, Lets work
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [21808] Background Thread [Icon Extractor] - Starting
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [21808] Icon Extractor - Get Icons for path : C:\testfolder\
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [21808] Icon Extractor - Begin (file icons)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [21808] Icon Extractor - Done - 0 icons changed
2026-07-18 14:57:17.910 [21808] Icon Extractor - Begin (overlay icons)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.915 [21808] Icon Extractor - Done - 0 icons changed
2026-07-18 14:57:17.915 [21808] Background Thread - Work finished or stopped (Signaled : 0)
2026-07-18 14:57:17.915 [21808] _WorkerThreadProc - Jobb Name : Icon Extractor , Thread Jobb State : Stopped
2026-07-18 14:57:17.915 [21808] _WorkerThreadProc - Wait for signal
2026-07-18 14:57:17.915 [5028] FileItem - UpdateLock OFF : 0000021F81B2BB20 =' C:\testfolder'
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] (this=0000021F81AFECC0) (GUI) FileSystem Scanning is Completed.
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] Update of BrowseCache started ( parent : C:\testfolder , Valid : 0 , Removed : 0 , New 0 )
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] (View=0000021F81AFECC0) Updating FileSystem View - Starting
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] (view=0000021F81AFECC0) Insert from BrowseCache into VIEW - Existing Items : 0 , Items to Add : 4, Cache for path : C:\testfolder
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] Register for FileSystemChange events - View : 0000021F81AFECC0 , FileItem : 0000021F81B2BB20 , Events : 0x2f83000
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] (View=0000021F81AFECC0) Updating FileSystem View - Done
2026-07-18 14:57:18.018 [5028] FileSystem Scanning and Caches and UI update completed

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 18, 2026, 11:10:42 »

I did some testing, results:

1.  issue affects only the portable version (MC 16.x and 15.x, haven't used earlier versions), tested with Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro (user account only for the last one); Full installer version works ok with Windows 10/11 Home, didn't try with W10 Pro.

2. turning "Automatically re-sorts files..." on/off with applying, saving, restarting MC in different combinations doesn't help;

3. there is really strange behavior in portable; steps to reproduce:

Open a folder sorted by Name, with setting "Automatically re-sorts files..." checked on.
1. Rename file A to B.
The file does not move to its correct alphabetical position.
After refreshing the panel, the file immediately moves to the correct position (this step isn't necessary, just as a confirmation of alphabetical sorting).
2. Rename the same file B back to A.
Again, it does not move automatically.
3. Repeat the rename (A -> B) on the same file.
Now the file is repositioned automatically without requiring a refresh.

It appears that after the first renaming (A -> B -> A), Multi Commander "learns" how to update that file position correctly. MC "remembers" that file till you rename something else, then it "forgets" auto-sorting for the given file.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 17, 2026, 13:47:25 »

Yes, sorting on Name column checked.
Tried renaming by:
- clicking on file (Windows explorer style)
- Rename current file/folder
- by custom:
  #options (RunSeparate)
  MC.Filesystem.Rename ASKNAME

Effect is always the same - name is changed, nothing happens with sorting, but after refreshing view or refocusing MC, list is resorted.

Files on hard drive, inside system (like Download folder), no virtual or net.

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Support and Feedback / Automatically re-sorts files doesn't work. Bug?

« on: July 17, 2026, 10:54:38 »

I've got checked box in:
Explorer Panel Settings > Sorting and Columns > Automatically re-sorts files and folders after a manual rename operation.
but that doesn't work.

I mean, I change file name from b_something to d_something and it stays in the file list at the same position, instead of moving down.
I need to refresh view.
Same with folders.

Is there any other setting I should tick?

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Support and Feedback / Re: 'Delete' dialog box - 'Delete all' question/bug

« on: July 14, 2026, 12:55:51 »

I've probably over-complicated problem description. Sorry about that.

In simple words:
clicking "Delete All" in the "Error" message box (box that appears during deletion, when protected file is going to be deleted) works exactly the same as clicking "Delete".
There is no difference in function between those two buttons.

Steps:
1. set Core Settings to Ask with Deleting protected files
2. select multiple protected files and click delete
3. Error massage appears with the first protected file, asking for confirmation - click "Delete All"
4. you still will be asked with Error massages for confirmation for each and every next protected file
I would expect that after hitting "Delete All" (deleting many files at once), next protected files would not need confirmation.

Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (19045.6093)
Multi Commander (x64) v16.1 (build 3190)

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Support and Feedback / Re: 'Delete' dialog box - 'Delete all' question/bug

« on: July 14, 2026, 11:55:32 »

Thanks for quick replay.

But I am little confused here. I am not talking about copy/move and delete. Just about delete box.

I thought it works like this:

Delete All as a command for the whole process, before starting deletion of multiple files (in this box):
https://imgur.com/a/zmQIDlT

Delete All as a command during the process (in this box):
https://imgur.com/a/20nMUEl

I see the settings, but don't know how to configure it if:
 I want the warning/ask-what-to-do with the first protected file (to be informed that there are some read only files in the deletion group, just in case), but after confirming Delete All, I don't want to see the warning any more.

If that works differently, than what 'Delete All' is for in the 'Error Massage Box' during deleting?

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Support and Feedback / 'Delete' dialog box - 'Delete all' question/bug

« on: July 14, 2026, 10:27:14 »

Should't 'Delete all' buttons work the same on those two boxes?
 
When I choose 'Delete all' in the box 'Delete files', I don't get error notification about read-only files being deleted.
But when I choose 'Delete all' in the 'Error' box during deleting process, it keeps asking for confirmation with every single file that is protected.

Is that intentional?

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Support and Feedback / New tab opened from locked one inherits colour – possibility of turning that off

« on: June 18, 2026, 08:54:21 »

When navigating outside permitted scope of locked tab, new tab is opened (that’s what I want), but the new one got the same colour I’ve defined for the locked tab.
Can that be switched off?
When going to levels higher than locked ones, I don’t need info about “mother” tab, it’s just introducing chaos in tabs view.

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Support and Feedback / Rename window with filename only

« on: June 12, 2026, 09:08:14 »

A fresh user here, greetings to all and big thanks to dev for this impressive soft.

Question:
I am using this User Command:
#options (RunSeparate)
MC.Filesystem.Rename ASKNAME

what can I do to have this window with filename only, without ext?
I am frequently adding strings to names, so current name in the box is needed, but don't need extension.
I am new to this and still struggling to understand scripting in MC.