Windows 10: Rename Computer folder under User?

Discus and support Rename Computer folder under User? in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hello, i once created a folder under my c drive and named it test. Use Windows 10. If I click on it, right mouse button, is there no possibility... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by RedDevil1982, Jun 27, 2020.

  1. Rename Computer folder under User?


    Hello,

    i once created a folder under my c drive and named it test. Use Windows 10.

    If I click on it, right mouse button, is there no possibility to rename it?

    How can I do this?

    Do I go to properties and I don't find anything about them?



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    RedDevil1982, Jun 27, 2020
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  2. 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, Jun 27, 2020
    #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, Jun 27, 2020
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  4. Rename Computer folder under User?

    Renaming the Computer...

    Hi John,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to rename the computer name as below and check if the issue persists.

    Here’s how to rename the computer on Windows 10:

    • Click on the Search icon in the taskbar Search icon;
    • Search Rename this computer and click on the result;
    • Click Change;
    • Rename the computer and then click OK to save.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Jun 27, 2020
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