Windows 10: Folders have two names

Discus and support Folders have two names in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; My efforts to permanently remove 3D Objects folder were unsuccessful. Microsoft always came up with a way to put it back. So I thought I would make it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by tkphelps, Jan 19, 2021.

  1. TKPHELPS
    tkphelps Win User

    Folders have two names


    My efforts to permanently remove 3D Objects folder were unsuccessful. Microsoft always came up with a way to put it back. So I thought I would make it into something useful and re-named it to Books then moved all my "Books" into that folder. Microsoft found a way to change the name back. I can fix it with Rename, but I suspect Microsoft will change it back at the next update, so I changed the name to x3D Objects and tried to create another folder named Books, and I can't do that because there is still the share name Books attached to x3D Objects - See Capture.jpg attached. So how do I get rid of that spurious share name.
    winver 1709 Build 18363.1316
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    :)
     
    tkphelps, Jan 19, 2021
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Jan 19, 2021
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  3. SYED ABDUL JABBAR
    Syed Abdul Jabbar Win User
    Moved a folder from another drive and rename and it still shows as the old folder name in certain places

    Hi Nick,

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check the behavior.

    • Create a new folder name it as 'My Videos'.
    • Now copy/cut and paste the contents which are in the folder "Videos", and delete the folder "Videos".
    • Now check the behavior.
    Please keep us updated with the status of the folder, to assist you further.

    Regards,
     
    Syed Abdul Jabbar, Jan 19, 2021
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  4. WHITE
    White Win User

    Folders have two names

    List file names than a folder.

    Is there a bat file to generate the list of file names that I have inside a folder?
    If possible you can help me to do it or give me suggestions. Thanks in advance.

    Please.
     
    White, Jan 19, 2021
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