Hey Reb,
When I open a folder in Win7, I can change the view by clicking on an icon in the upper right-hand corner. See photo:
If you change the view to "details" then you can sort by date, type, size, or whatever other information you would like.
Sorry to read about all of your computer troubles. I'm glad you're still able to join us here! I hope that helps.
Dognheat