Windows 10: I can't rename the folder

Discus and support I can't rename the folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; after the update my window 10. I can't rename the folder or I can't move the folder..this problem show [ATTACH]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ashish Mourya, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. 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 I can't rename the folder 165f6671-cf34-452a-abd4-a0b9ebfc9602?upload=true.png

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    Ashish Mourya, Aug 27, 2020
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  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, Aug 27, 2020
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  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, Aug 27, 2020
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  4. I can't rename the 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, Aug 27, 2020
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