Windows 10: When renaming files, whole name is selected several times

Discus and support When renaming files, whole name is selected several times in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am trying to rename files on Windows 11, but I keep having the same problem. Whether I click on the rename button in the context menu or use F2, the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Euan Wall, Oct 13, 2022.

  1. EUAN WALL
    Euan Wall Win User

    When renaming files, whole name is selected several times


    I am trying to rename files on Windows 11, but I keep having the same problem. Whether I click on the rename button in the context menu or use F2, the whole file name starts selected which is normal, but if I then use the arrow keys to move to the beginning or the end of the name, it will often reselect the entire name anyway. In this way, I end up overwriting file names that I only wanted to edit.

    :)
     
    Euan Wall, Oct 13, 2022
    #1
  2. AX_CAP
    ax_Cap Win User

    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Solved!!!!!

    Use 7zip.

    open the 7zip file manager, go to the folder of the long name file, select the file, right click on it and select "rename".
    erase some of the words of the file and press enter.

    regards!!!!!
     
    ax_Cap, Oct 13, 2022
    #2
  3. YESME
    yesme Win User
    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Thanks a lot Mate, it works!!!!!
     
    yesme, Oct 13, 2022
    #3
  4. TESTER100
    Tester100 Win User

    When renaming files, whole name is selected several times

    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    I have just signed up to say a huge thanks! There were so many trash results in Google... Cmd hasn't helped, then there were results so trial crapware posted by 1 post accounts on other forums. The solution with 7zip is just great, thanks again! A VLC media player recording had an incredible long name, which was on a user folder on C:, so renaming higher folders wasn't really possible.
     
    Tester100, Oct 13, 2022
    #4
Thema:

When renaming files, whole name is selected several times

Loading...

  1. When renaming files, whole name is selected several times - Similar Threads - renaming files whole

  2. File Rename Error - Edit part of existing Name - Select All - Rewrite Name

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    File Rename Error - Edit part of existing Name - Select All - Rewrite Name: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/file-folder-rename-bug/3ae7aa45-f157-4d67-a6ad-6ec940e7b92bI'm having this exact same problem.The answer there didn't address the error.That post was locked.The problems not fixed....

  3. File Rename Error - Edit part of existing Name - Select All - Rewrite Name

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    File Rename Error - Edit part of existing Name - Select All - Rewrite Name: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/file-folder-rename-bug/3ae7aa45-f157-4d67-a6ad-6ec940e7b92bI'm having this exact same problem.The answer there didn't address the error.That post was locked.The problems not fixed....

  4. File Rename Error - Edit part of existing Name - Select All - Rewrite Name

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    File Rename Error - Edit part of existing Name - Select All - Rewrite Name: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/file-folder-rename-bug/3ae7aa45-f157-4d67-a6ad-6ec940e7b92bI'm having this exact same problem.The answer there didn't address the error.That post was locked.The problems not fixed....

  5. When renaming files, whole name is selected several times

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    When renaming files, whole name is selected several times: I am trying to rename files on Windows 11, but I keep having the same problem. Whether I click on the rename button in the context menu or use F2, the whole file name starts selected which is normal, but if I then use the arrow keys to move to the beginning or the end of the...

  6. while renaming a file the whole text is selected

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    while renaming a file the whole text is selected: This has been a problem for year, but i think it has gotten worse in windows 11.Select a file in OneDrive through file explorePress F2 to rename itDeselect the text and start typingNotice after a couple of keystokes the whole text is selected so the next keystoke will replace...

  7. while renaming a file the whole text is selected

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    while renaming a file the whole text is selected: This has been a problem for year, but i think it has gotten worse in windows 11.Select a file in OneDrive through file explorePress F2 to rename itDeselect the text and start typingNotice after a couple of keystokes the whole text is selected so the next keystoke will replace...

  8. File Explorer rename files with the same name when copying

    in Windows 10 Support
    File Explorer rename files with the same name when copying: Quite frankly I'm surprised no one has brought this up (or I am using the wrong search terms). When copying files in explorer, Windows 7 (I can't remember anything older than that LOL) I am asked what I want to do with copying files that have the same name as existing files...

  9. File Explorer Rename - name select delay interrupts edit

    in Windows 10 Support
    File Explorer Rename - name select delay interrupts edit: Hi, When renaming a file in File Explorer I am frequently, but not always, stymied by the system re-selecting the entire filename whilst I am in the midst of editing it. It occurs anytime from 1-2s after I start editing up to 10s or more. I typically am using the back arrow...

  10. Rename Files In Bulk with % in Name

    in Windows 10 Support
    Rename Files In Bulk with % in Name: Employee just got a new computer with Windows 10 and has several files that were copied over from another computer that have a % sign in the names. Don't ask me how. She has to rename them. Is there a way to change the % to an underscore in all the files at one time? Thank...