Windows 10: Can't Rename Folder in Windows 10 does this really surprise anybody?

Discus and support Can't Rename Folder in Windows 10 does this really surprise anybody? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've got a folder that I need to rename, but cannot because Windows 10 is, yet again, highly confused over the simplest of tasks. Today we have a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Lexiphanes, Jun 8, 2021.

  1. LEXIPHANES
    Lexiphanes Win User

    Can't Rename Folder in Windows 10 does this really surprise anybody?


    I've got a folder that I need to rename, but cannot because Windows 10 is, yet again, highly confused over the simplest of tasks. Today we have a folder that cannot be renamed because a "folder or a file in it is open in another program". I've rebooted many times - but, still get the same error. How incredibly dysfunctional.

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    Lexiphanes, Jun 8, 2021
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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, Jun 8, 2021
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 8, 2021
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  4. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User

    Can't Rename Folder in Windows 10 does this really surprise anybody?

    MoxieMomma, Jun 8, 2021
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