Windows 10: Cannot create a new folder in file explorer or when trying to save a document to a new folder

Discus and support Cannot create a new folder in file explorer or when trying to save a document to a new folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have tried all the "fixes" in the community forum dating back to 2011. None have worked. Has Microsoft found a solution to this problem?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MATTSADOWSKI, Mar 21, 2021.

  1. Cannot create a new folder in file explorer or when trying to save a document to a new folder


    I have tried all the "fixes" in the community forum dating back to 2011. None have worked. Has Microsoft found a solution to this problem?

    :)
     
    MATTSADOWSKI, Mar 21, 2021
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  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, Mar 21, 2021
    #2
  3. 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, Mar 21, 2021
    #3
  4. gudiya#1 Win User

    Cannot create a new folder in file explorer or when trying to save a document to a new folder

    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, Mar 21, 2021
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