Windows 10: I can't rename folders in Windows 11

Discus and support I can't rename folders in Windows 11 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I can create folders, I can delete folders but I cannot rename any. This is on all local drives including network mapped drives and network drives on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ChrisBromley, Apr 5, 2025.

  1. I can't rename folders in Windows 11


    I can create folders, I can delete folders but I cannot rename any. This is on all local drives including network mapped drives and network drives on my nas.

    :)
     
    ChrisBromley, Apr 5, 2025
    #1

  2. 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 5, 2025
    #2
  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, Apr 5, 2025
    #3
  4. I can't rename folders in Windows 11

    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 5, 2025
    #4
Thema:

I can't rename folders in Windows 11

Loading...
  1. I can't rename folders in Windows 11 - Similar Threads - can't rename folders

  2. I can't rename folders in Windows 11

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    I can't rename folders in Windows 11: I can create folders, I can delete folders but I cannot rename any. This is on all local drives including network mapped drives and network drives on my nas....
  3. Can't create or rename folders in Windows 11

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Can't create or rename folders in Windows 11: I can't create a folder with my own folder name or rename a folder in Windows 11 Pro 64. Note that this is a new issue; everything was working fine up until a couple of days ago.Here are the steps:- Click New > Folder- The new folder is created and the folder is created with...
  4. Can't create or rename folders in Windows 11

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Can't create or rename folders in Windows 11: I can't create a folder with my own folder name or rename a folder in Windows 11 Pro 64. Note that this is a new issue; everything was working fine up until a couple of days ago.Here are the steps:- Click New > Folder- The new folder is created and the folder is created with...
  5. Can't Rename a Folder

    in Windows 10 Support
    Can't Rename a Folder: I'm trying to get rid of duplicate photos. I used CCleaner which showed duplicates in:"C:\Users\Phil\Documents\Pictures\iCloud Photos\Downloads.old"When I look at it, it's path is:"C:\Users\Phil\Documents\Pictures\iCloud Photos\Downloads". When I look at the file, the name is...
  6. I can't rename folder

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    I can't rename folder: i can't rename my folder even i make a new folder[ATTACH] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-cant-rename-folder/8ed71184-89b3-4822-b9f1-168ebe235361
  7. I can't rename the folder

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    I can't rename the folder: after the update my window 10. I can't rename the folder or I can't move the folder..this problem show [ATTACH] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-cant-rename-the-folder/2b7d7977-8ab0-4260-b267-1154dfc1f626
  8. Can't rename folders

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't rename folders: I created a new folder on my surface pro on the C Drive. When I attempt to rename it by tapping on the folder, and then clicking rename it allows me into the folder name, but the minute I bring up the virtual keyboard the focus changes, and I am no longer on the folder name...
  9. Can't rename folders in Windows?

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't rename folders in Windows?: I have a rather complex problem: At first I couldn't install and uninstall many programs, until I found out that I created my Windows username with altcodes, Windows shows me many things wrong, often doesn't recognize the folder because it converts the symbols, so the exe...
  10. Can't rename a folder.

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't rename a folder.: I love when Explorer won't allow me to rename a folder, when literally nothing is using the folder at all in any **** i n g way, you **** h o l e s. It doesn't even have the courtesy to tell me what ghost program is using the folder....