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

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  1. KATA S
    Kata S Win User

    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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    Kata S, Apr 29, 2024
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  2. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    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.

    Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows
     
    Dennis Mop, Apr 29, 2024
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  3. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User
    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, Apr 29, 2024
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  4. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

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

    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, Apr 29, 2024
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