Windows 10: Can't create a new folder Win10

Discus and support Can't create a new folder Win10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I think this is the third time I have asked this question, and each time it has been more difficult to resolve. OK. The normal method I create a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by stub, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. stub Win User

    Can't create a new folder Win10


    I think this is the third time I have asked this question, and each time it has been more difficult to resolve.

    OK. The normal method I create a folder is to click on the New Folder Icon in the Desktop. This has not worked for well over 1 year. I would like to get back to that method of creating a folder.

    Then, I got the New Folder Icon into the Customized Quick Access Toolbar. That worked for a while, but has now stopped working.

    So I'm now stuck with the same problem. I cannot create a folder. This is more than really stupid. I would not consider myself a Windows expert. Far from it. I use it as a tool only. To a non-expert like me, it would seem to me my permissions are all f*-up. So my first question would be is there an easy way to reset all my permissions to what they were as a new standard user and admin would have?

    After that. I'm kinda out of ideas already. Unless there is an infection doing this. My AV program is BitDefender.

    I'd appreciate any and all help. TenForums has always had a wonderful team of helpers. And I need help. Although I claim to be a non-expert. I generally have no problem getting into the weeds.

    rgds
    stu

    :)
     

  2. 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, Feb 28, 2021
    #2
  3. gudiya#1 Win User
    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, Feb 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Can't create a new folder Win10

    I cant create a new folder in windows 10

    Hi,

    As the scans were not able to find any corrupted system files, we recommend that you try creating a new folder through
    File Explorer. To do this, kindly follow the steps below.

    • Press Windows key and type "file explorer" to open File Explorer.
    • Click Desktop.
    • Under the Home tab, select the New folder option.
    • Create a name for your folder.

    Let us know if you were able to create a new folder by following the steps provided.
     
    Dennis Mop, Feb 28, 2021
    #4
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