Windows 10: Renaming folders makes files inaccessible

Discus and support Renaming folders makes files inaccessible in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I can create and rename files and folders, but whenever I change a folder name, any files within that folder become inaccessible. I get an error... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ADettman, Sep 29, 2020.

  1. ADETTMAN
    ADettman Win User

    Renaming folders makes files inaccessible


    I can create and rename files and folders, but whenever I change a folder name, any files within that folder become inaccessible. I get an error message that implies the computer is still looking for the file within the previous name of the folder. For example, if I had something like "Main Folder/Folder/File" and renamed the "Main Folder" to "Updated Folder" and tried to open "File" I would get an error message saying something to the effect of "Can't open "Main Folder/Folder/File".

    :)
     
    ADettman, Sep 29, 2020
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  2. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    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, Sep 29, 2020
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  3. PVTCABOOSE1337
    PVTCaboose1337 Win User
    How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

    • Make a new folder.
    • Change the icon to a blank icon. No icon should appear
    • Rename the folder to a blank by pressing "alt + 255." (NOTE: Press 255 on the numpad) No text should appear.
    • Your done! It is uber hidden. *Big Grin Renaming folders makes files inaccessible :D
     
    PVTCaboose1337, Sep 29, 2020
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  4. PRECIOUSLEB
    PreciousLeb Win User

    Renaming folders makes files inaccessible

    Renaming local files and folders issue

    Hi,

    To further assist you with renaming local files and folders, we suggest for you to check this

    link     and see the steps which has the marked as answer.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    PreciousLeb, Sep 29, 2020
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