Too many files in one folder

i have problem here whereby there's more million files in single folder. action require listing of directory practically hangs on attempt; e.g. opening particular folder in windows explorer.

i'm thinking if there way split files folders, each containing 10,000 files?

if you're wondering how scenario happens. front end clients ftp puts folder 24/7.

hello, 

i worked in past in isp had similar problems. solution code script mass of data , create folders 0-9 , a-z , put files inside folders according 1st letter. big folders did 2nd letter, inside folder example created other folder structure 0-9 , a-z , organized file according name.

other option count 10.000 files , put them new folder numbered 001 002, etc or other ordering method...  by counting mean, script runs daily/weekly , job you... let me know if need examples in powershell (which windows version talking here?) here facts limits on windows: http://ask-leo.com/is_there_a_limit_to_what_a_single_folder_or_directory_can_hold.html even if folder can hold more files os / cpu / memory resources list can much.

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thank you,

f. schubert
system administrator

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