Not sure what your problem is exactly. All files that have a number for their name should come up in order. Number 1 to 9 should have a 0 in front of them or else the computer will group, say a 4 with the fourties.
You have ofcourse used VIEW>ARRANGE ICONS BY>NAME.
And when you are happy with how your folder looks go to the TOOLS tab and choose FOLDER OPTIONS where you can select to make all folders work the same.
To stop the computer waiting for a reply when starting up you need to delete all the users accounts.
The "dunk" is an error sound and is incorporated in the pleasures of using a computer! The browser has frozen and there is probably a register malfunction. Live with it or try and repair the browser via it's website.