Windows 10: The Registry Editor cannot rename, The specified key name already exists

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This post shows how to fix the Registry Editor cannot rename the specified key; name already exists error. Windows sometimes throw an error message when you try to rename a key in the Registry Editor. The error says: Error Renaming Value. The Registry Editor cannot rename [key]. The specified value name already exists. Type another name […]

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The Registry Editor cannot rename Key. Error while renaming key.

I am trying to rename Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal registry key but I am getting below error:
"The Registry Editor cannot rename Key. Error while renaming key."

I have changed ownership to my User (Kamlesh) but still that Issue present.

 

Create or rename folder issues - Can't find the specified file.

When I try to create a new folder on my W10 Pro desktop, I get the following error message:

Rename Folder

Can't find the specified file.

Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.

New Folder

Date Created: xxxxxxxxxx

This is followed by:

Rename

The file or folder does not exist.

A new folder is created, but it is always named "New Folder" and when I try to rename it, I get the same sequence of error messages and the renaming fails. I have run these commands:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and sfc /scannnow. No errors are returned. I have also tried some of the online suggestions for changing my anti-virus settings, deleting 5 registry keys, etc. None of it helps, not even uninstalling my anti-virus.

What I find interesting is my laptop has almost the same installation without this problem. Even more interesting is I can access this desktop through my home network from my Android phone using Solid Explorer and from my laptop using File Explorer and create and rename any folder on this desktop computer I choose. From the desktop PC, however, creating folders without error and renaming folders are impossible.

Any suggestions on how to solve this problem are appreciated.

Best,

Bob

 

The Registry Editor cannot rename Key. Error while renaming key.

Hello Kamlesh,

I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

Please let us know why you want to rename that registry key? We can provide alternate way to achieve your aim.

Regards.