Windows 10: I am unable to create new folders

Discus and support I am unable to create new folders in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I can right-click to pull up the "New" list, and it does appear, but "New Folder" is missing from the list. Ctrl-Shift-N does nothing The "New... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Revegelance, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. I am unable to create new folders


    I can right-click to pull up the "New" list, and it does appear, but "New Folder" is missing from the list.

    Ctrl-Shift-N does nothing

    The "New Folder" button on the Home menu in File Explorer does nothing.


    I have tried several fixes that have been suggested elsewhere, including editing the registry, performing a Repair install of windows, and System Restore. Nothing works. The option does not appear in Safe Mode. I have disabled, and further uninstalled Avast Antivirus, in case that was causing an issue. Attempting a System Restore failed, and when I went to try again, my restore points were gone.


    I am using 64-Bit Windows 10 Home.

    :)
     
    Revegelance, Aug 12, 2020
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  2. Unable to create a new folder or rename a folder

    Hi Edver,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I'll certainly help you with this.

    I would like to let you know that you may not be able to rename or add a new folder from Quick access. It will allow you to open the folders that are frequently used, recently viewed files or the files/folders that are added to
    Quick access.

    If you are unable to create or rename files/folders in other folders as well, then I would suggest you to run a SFC scan.

    System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Press Windows key + X, select
      Command prompt (Admin)
      to bring up elevated Command prompt.
    • In Command prompt type sfc /scannow and press enter.
    • Restart the computer.

    Hope this will help you. Keep us posted with the status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, Aug 12, 2020
    #2
  3. creating new folder problem in windows 10 creator

    Hi Gudiya,

    The problem you've encountered in creating a folder could be caused by software or program conflict as the issue appeared a few days after installing the Windows 10 Creators update. For us to know if this only occurs when creating a new folder from the desktop,
    we suggest that you try creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut or from File Explorer. Please refer to the steps below:

    Creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut.

    • Click on the desktop.
    • Press CTRL + SHIFT + N.
    • A new folder should be created.

    Creating a new folder from File Explorer.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Hover your mouse on the location where you want to create a new folder.
    • Right-click it, go to New > Folder.

    In case the problem persists, then we suggest that you go ahead and perform a clean boot. Doing so will start your computer using minimal drivers to help us determine what conflict is causing the problem. Check out
    How to perform a clean boot in Windows for the detailed steps.

    Let us know the result so we can further assist you.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Aug 12, 2020
    #3
  4. gudiya#1 Win User

    I am unable to create new folders

    creating new folder problem in windows 10 creator

    Thanks, the step you mentioned

    Click on the desktop.
    • Press CTRL + SHIFT + N.
    • A new folder should be created.
    • Creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut.

    It's working for me. But my new folder option is not working anywhere not in desktop as well as not in file explorer. Whenever I am placing my cursor on new folder option, its first spinning for few seconds then goes to close the file
    explorer and refresh the desktop once.
     
    gudiya#1, Aug 12, 2020
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