Windows 10: Folders name reverting to old name when being copied

My home PC is Windows 10 and all updates applied. The only change I've done is creating a new user profile for work to avoid having having work files and work VPN settings in my home/admin profile. For some reason, when I rename a folder and then copy or move it to a new directory, the name reverts to the old one. For example,

I have Folder 1 on the desktop and inside is a folder called ABC. I rename ABC to XYZ and copy it into Folder 2. When in Folder 2, the copied folder keeps the old ABC name and not the new XYZ.

How can I solve this as it's making working from home very annoying since I have to move a lot of files from my computer to the work server and checking the names all the time is a PITA?

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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,

 

User Account folder name

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing issues with changing the folder name under Users folder in Windows 10.

I suggest you to perform the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Open the File Explorer and double click on C drive.

2. Open Users folder from the list.

3. Click on the user name folder and then tap on F2 Key.

4. Change the name of the folder and hit on Enter Key.

5. It will ask for Administrator Permission and click on Ok.

6. Folder name will be changed.

Get back to us if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

User name keeps reverting back to old one after every log in

Hi,

We need to ask you the following questions to help you resolve your issue:

• What is the make and model of the device you are using?
• Have you recently made an update on your Windows version?
• Are you having troubles signing in to your computer or the name just reverts to the old one but still lets you sign in?
• What other troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We will be waiting for you response.