Windows 10: I can't rename folders in windows 10! [Solved]

Discus and support I can't rename folders in windows 10! [Solved] in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; There seems to be numerous threads out there asking this question, and all failed (except one). Problem: Can create a new folder, and delete it, but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by simmondp1, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. SIMMONDP1
    simmondp1 Win User

    I can't rename folders in windows 10! [Solved]


    There seems to be numerous threads out there asking this question, and all failed (except one).


    Problem: Can create a new folder, and delete it, but am unable to rename it (in Explorer), rename from the command prompt seems to work fine. The problems also applies to network mounted drives.


    This problems seems to be triggered by the removal of OneDrive from the system, and in particular one key in the registry.


    Here is how I solved it; [Windows 10 Home x64 - your mileage may vary, caveat emptor etc.]


    The problem is this key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{A52BBA46-E9E1-435f-B3D9-28DAA648C0F6}

    Check to see if you have it.

    If you don't have it. . (for Windows x64)

    Create a file called import.reg (using the text below) and import using regedit (as administrator obviously) and then reboot.


    Hope this helps someone


    =================================================== cut here ===============================
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{A52BBA46-E9E1-435f-B3D9-28DAA648C0F6}]
    "Attributes"=dword:00000001
    "Category"=dword:00000004
    "DefinitionFlags"=dword:00000040
    "Icon"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,\
    00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,69,00,\
    6d,00,61,00,67,00,65,00,72,00,65,00,73,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,2d,\
    00,31,00,30,00,34,00,30,00,00,00
    "LocalizedName"=hex(2):40,00,25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,\
    6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,\
    00,5c,00,53,00,65,00,74,00,74,00,69,00,6e,00,67,00,53,00,79,00,6e,00,63,00,\
    43,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,2d,00,31,00,30,00,32,\
    00,34,00,00,00
    "LocalRedirectOnly"=dword:00000001
    "Name"="OneDrive"
    "ParentFolder"="{5E6C858F-0E22-4760-9AFE-EA3317B67173}"
    "ParsingName"="shell:::{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}"
    "RelativePath"="OneDrive"


    =================================================== cut here ===============================

    :)
     
    simmondp1, Dec 19, 2018
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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, Dec 19, 2018
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  3. AHHZZ
    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, Dec 19, 2018
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  4. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User

    I can't rename folders in windows 10! [Solved]

    MoxieMomma, Dec 19, 2018
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Thema:

I can't rename folders in windows 10! [Solved]

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