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  1. JIMDIGRITZ
    JimDiGritz Win User

    I can't rename any Files or Folders. No error message, regardless of drive or folder...


    I can't rename Files or Folders. No error message, regardless of location. Clicking Rename on Right Mouse Context Menu does nothing, F2 does nothing. Edition Windows 11 Home Version 23H2 Installed on ‎18/‎11/‎2022 OS build 22631.2715 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22677.1000.0 Have checked for Windows Update, have also restarted Explorer in the Task Manager and Restarted several times. I have also previously Run SFC and DISM which DID resolve the issue, until I restarted, and the problem has returned.However these are the results now, still have the issue.SFC returns this:C:

    :)
     
    JimDiGritz, Nov 29, 2023
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  2. DANWCA
    danwca Win User

    can not rename a folder

    after accidentally deleting some registry keys, something happens to my windows, here is the description:

    1. in explorer, create a folder, and type a new name for "new folder", after hitting "enter", an error message window shows "Can't find the specified file; make sure you specify the correct path and file name"; click the button "Cancel", a message box shows "The file or folder does not exist", click the button "Ok"; then the folder leave as "new folder"
    2. in explorer, rename a folder, and the same thing happens.
    3. in cmd, ren "new folder" "anything", it works.
    4. in explorer, can not drag and drop a folder
    so, I can use cmd to create and rename a folder.

    any suggestions to fix the registry are appreciated.

    Thanks,
     
    danwca, Nov 29, 2023
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  3. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User
    Hidden folders

    I installed `Kane and Lynch` on my PC twice in Program Files(x86) folder but I can`t find them (2 folders with game). But free space on my HDD is lower. So there`re those folders on my hdd. I use option `unhide` hidden folders but still can`t find them. Any suggestions? How can i delete those hidden folders?

    When I run istallation for this game I can see those folders in Program Files(x86) folde.

    I`m using Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
     
    WojtasRed, Nov 29, 2023
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  4. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    I can't rename any Files or Folders. No error message, regardless of drive or folder...

    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, Nov 29, 2023
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