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Discus and support I cannot rename a folder in Windows 10. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Since December 2020 I have not been abe to rename any folder. I can creat them, but cannot rename them, The error I get is: " Can't find the Specified... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Elena Irons, Feb 20, 2021.

  1. I cannot rename a folder in Windows 10.


    Since December 2020 I have not been abe to rename any folder. I can creat them, but cannot rename them, The error I get is: " Can't find the Specified file.

    Make sure you specify the correct path and file name." when I click "Try Again" I get an Error that says "The file or folder does not exist." The file is still there but has the name "New Folder" I have tried the fix that I have found on here buut nothing works. Is there a new fix?

    :)
     
    Elena Irons, Feb 20, 2021
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  2. 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, Feb 20, 2021
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  3. 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, Feb 20, 2021
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  4. I cannot rename a folder in Windows 10.

    Can't rename folder.

    Hi Howard,

    It is possible that the difficulty renaming your folder is due to access/account limitation or a recent change was made on your computer. For better assistance, please answer the following questions:

    • Are you getting an error message when trying to rename the folder?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried?
    • Can you send us a screenshot of the "Public" folders?

    We will be waiting for your response.
     
    Dennis Mop, Feb 20, 2021
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