How do I change the default sort order on Windows Explorer and the File Dialogs

How do I change the default sort order on Windows Explorer and the File Dialogs My file dialog shows files sorted by date and I want it to sort alphabetically by filename.
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bert [Entry]

"As seen at xpheads.com:

To resolve this behavior, reset the default sort order:

Right-click Start > Explorer > C: partition
View menu > Details
Click the Name column to sort items by name > Hold down CTRL
Quit Explorer via the X in the upper-right corner > Release CTRL > Reboot

NOTE: You must perform these steps exactly as they are listed; for example, do not quit Explorer by clicking Exit in the File Menu."

bert [Entry]

"This works in Windows 10:

Go to your top-level directory in Explorer
Press Alt+V, Y, O to open Folder Options
View tab > Apply to Folders

It should set the same view options you have in your top-level directory for the rest of the filesystem."