Windows 10: double click to rename

Discus and support double click to rename in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I used to be able to double click a file to rename it. After installing Windows 11, File explorer will not let me do that. Can I get this feature back?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by aquilegia1, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. double click to rename


    I used to be able to double click a file to rename it. After installing Windows 11, File explorer will not let me do that. Can I get this feature back?

    :)
     
    aquilegia1, Dec 21, 2021
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  2. amd5750m Win User

    rename inf

    I have a 7670m 1gb driver crimson legacy, how to rename my 7670m (which in driver detects as 7600m) to 8670m?

    I am something new in this I would appreciate it if you would give me all the steps since I am very interested

    I use win 7

    his is what I try to do but not rename these files

    Does someone have a step for newbies?

    this is more or less the idea in the link

    16.101.X [Pre-GCN driver pack]
     
    amd5750m, Dec 21, 2021
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  3. Renaming the Computer...

    Hi John,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to rename the computer name as below and check if the issue persists.

    Here’s how to rename the computer on Windows 10:

    • Click on the Search icon in the taskbar Search icon;
    • Search Rename this computer and click on the result;
    • Click Change;
    • Rename the computer and then click OK to save.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Dec 21, 2021
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  4. double click to rename

    Rename folders

    Hi,

    Failure to rename folders on your device may indicate a corrupted components preventing the renaming process to work properly. To isolate your concern, we'd like to ask the following:

    • Which update have you recently done on your device?
    • Which Windows build version is running on your device? Type winver
      in the search box and press Enter to help you identify.

    In addition, we suggest that you replicate the concern while you're in the clean boot environment. To do this, follow the steps provided on this

    support article
    and check if the issue persists. If not, proceed to the
    How to determine what is causing the problem after you do a clean boot
    topic to identify the error.

    We'll appreciate if you can send us an update.
     
    Darwin Dim, Dec 21, 2021
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