Windows 10: I can't remove/rename folder with dot at the end Windows 11 External HD

Hi, having similar problem originally posted here https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-removerename-folder-with-dot-at-the-end/eb0db291-ff69-431f-8d05-8396240052c9, hence the similar title. I'm adding Windows 11 on this one, as that first post was made for Windows 10.The answer to that question was just what I was hoping for, but isn't working. As posted by Ramesh Srinivasan:""To delete the folder named "C:\example." recursively, try running this command from Command Prompt Admin window:"rd /s \\?\C:\example."""However, when trying this on a Windows 11 OS reside

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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.

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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.

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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.