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I want to open a VLC play session by opening a folder in Windows (X/P)

I set the order of the files via a chosen attribute - I see the proper order - ie the order I want to listen to

I choose 'open' via a 'folder.'

The VLC then starts to play according to the original - not even shown - but the order which will open up when using 'my computer.'

Is there any way to re-order a file list which will then be respected by VLC for playing?

Either you make the file names sort naturally, or you write a playlist file.

Thanks - but it does bring up the question from your "make the file names sort naturally"

- what is the way files are sorted 'naturally?'

It follows the collation rules of the operating system.

Please excuse the request for 'spoon feeding' but could you point me to where one finds those rules for XP? Thanks!