Windows 10: Why can't I rename a file folder in Windows 10?

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  1. Why can't I rename a file folder in Windows 10?


    Why can't I rename a file folder in Windows 10? I keep getting "Can't find specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name." I get this even when it is a new folder and I am just trying to name it. I click on try again and I get "This file or folder does not exist."

    :)
     
    Katie2009AB, Nov 22, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 22, 2021
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  3. 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, Nov 22, 2021
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  4. Why can't I rename a file folder in Windows 10?

    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, Nov 22, 2021
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