Windows 10: Can't Rename/Name Folders

Discus and support Can't Rename/Name Folders in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am trying to rename a folder in windows 11 home 24H2 and it says 'can't find the specified file' and below that it says 'make sure you specify the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ryan_Admin7, Jun 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM.

  1. RYAN_ADMIN7
    Ryan_Admin7 Win User

    Can't Rename/Name Folders


    I am trying to rename a folder in windows 11 home 24H2 and it says 'can't find the specified file' and below that it says 'make sure you specify the correct path and file name' then below that it has 2 buttons... 'try again' and 'cancel'... then when i click one of them it closes the original small window and opens a new small window saying 'the file or folder does not exist'... it is only happening with folders and all folders... solution? I tried everything

    :)
     
    Ryan_Admin7, Jun 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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  2. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    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, Jun 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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  3. MOHAMMED YASEER
    Mohammed Yaseer Win User
    Renaming the users folders

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    You are trying to rename the User folder, which can’t be done through the File explorer. Whatever user name you use of your User account, user account folder will have same name. You can rename the Subfolder of the User account folder but not User
    account folder.

    If you want rename the User account folder, change user account name using the suggestion

    Lets’ refer to these steps to rename the User account and check if that helps.

    • Press Windows and X keys together.
    • Click on Control Panel, click on User Accounts.
    • Click on User account, then click on “Change your account name”
    • If it’s prompting for password please enter and click on Yes. If you do not have password click on
      Yes.
    • Enter the new user name.
    • Click on change name.


    Reference link for more information.

    Windows 8 User Folder Rename.

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    Please do let us know if you need further help.
     
    Mohammed Yaseer, Jun 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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  4. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    Can't Rename/Name Folders

    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 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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