Windows 10: Can't Delete or Rename my folders?

Discus and support Can't Delete or Rename my folders? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Made some new folders recently and I can't rename or even delete them. The option is grayed out and I can't select it. I checked for permission on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/helloworld19_97, Feb 2, 2021.

  1. /U/HELLOWORLD19_97
    /u/helloworld19_97 Win User

    Can't Delete or Rename my folders?


    Made some new folders recently and I can't rename or even delete them. The option is grayed out and I can't select it. I checked for permission on the security section and it said that I have full access to modify them. Never experience this before. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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    /u/helloworld19_97, Feb 2, 2021
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Can't Delete or Rename my folders? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can't Delete or Rename my folders? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Feb 2, 2021
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  3. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User
    Can't rename folder.

    Thank you for following the steps. What we can try is using the Command Prompt to rename the folder. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key and type "command prompt".
    • Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
    • Enter this command: cd /X: (X represents the drive where the folder is).
    • Copy and paste this command after entering the first one: icacls * /T /Q /C /RESET.

    Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows
     
    Dennis Mop, Feb 2, 2021
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  4. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    Can't Delete or Rename my folders?

    files and folders "renaming music folder to audio"

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

    • Are you facing any issues in renaming folder?
    • When you say, "music folder does not apply anymore as a primary designation" what exactly are you referring to?
    Follow the steps below to rename folder:

    • Right click on a folder which you want to rename.
    • Select Rename and enter new name for it.
    Hope this helps. Kindly get back to us with the above details to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Feb 2, 2021
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