Windows 10: can't rename folder beacause it's open in another program

Discus and support can't rename folder beacause it's open in another program in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey, I have the username "Firstname Lastname". The space in between the two names are causing problems with the path. So I changed the username but the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/IIIlllIIIlllIIII, Sep 20, 2020.

  1. /U/IIILLLIIILLLIIII
    /u/IIIlllIIIlllIIII Win User

    can't rename folder beacause it's open in another program


    Hey, I have the username "Firstname Lastname". The space in between the two names are causing problems with the path. So I changed the username but the folder for the username (C:/Users/username) has not changed.

    So I looked for this workarround: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/tr...renaming-user-account-not-change-profile-path

    Now the problem is when I try to rename the folder from another admin account it says "can't rename folder beacause it's open in another program. I was logged of at my main account and had no other programs open. How to fix this?

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    /u/IIIlllIIIlllIIII, Sep 20, 2020
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  2. 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, Sep 20, 2020
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  3. NASHO23
    Nasho23 Win User
    Renaming of Folders

    Thank You; but changing to Lists does not work.

    This is ridiculous - Renaming of Folders and Files should be able to be carried out regardless of Icons or Lists.

    Also; i notice that I cannot Cut and Paste from one Folder to another.

    I do not think this is a Bug - I think it is a Programming Stuff Up.

    Microsoft should have a Proper Fix for this Bad Programming - Users should not have to muck around with a multitude of suggested fixs, including the Registry, which many do not understand.

    I am still seeking Wise Input for this issue.

    Regards
     
    Nasho23, Sep 20, 2020
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  4. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    can't rename folder beacause it's open in another program

    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, Sep 20, 2020
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