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Discus and support Windows 11 - File Explorer - Problems with Naming/Renaming Folders in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have recently moved to Windows 11 on "multiple" PCs/Laptops including a brand new Dell Desktop which I just setup a day ago. I am having a common... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by LAH_SE, May 15, 2022.

  1. LAH_SE Win User

    Windows 11 - File Explorer - Problems with Naming/Renaming Folders


    I have recently moved to Windows 11 on "multiple" PCs/Laptops including a brand new Dell Desktop which I just setup a day ago. I am having a common problem across all these PCs/Laptops which are different brands including Lenovo & Dell, are of different ages, and some are upgrades from Windows 10 and some NEW Windows 11 installations. The problem: When I go to "Name" a new folder or "Rename" an existing folder, during the process of my typing the new name or rename and before I complete the typing, the folder name closes and reverts back to the "New Folder" name or it closes replaci

    :)
     
    LAH_SE, May 15, 2022
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  2. kevvyb Win User

    Errors on creating, renaming, deleting folders in explorer

    Thanks for that will get on it.

    In meantime, the folder name, rename, delete issues and related error messages in part is just because windows explorer has suddenly started requiring a refresh for each step to show the new folder for renaming, then again after it has been renamed etc. So I have to keep hitting F5 for every step in the process including the moving of files from one folder to another. Is there a solution to that? That would be part of the probelm solved and I can then see if there are any remaining problems.

    Thanks

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    Tha bit has been solved by a restart of explorer. I will watch for any remaining issues and folow dalchina's advice should they still be present.
     
    kevvyb, May 15, 2022
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  3. Win10 File Explorer will not allow naming a new folder

    Just downloaded Windows 10. In File Explorer I tried to create a new folder, but could not enter a name. The box closed and reverted to New Folder. Tried Rename, but box closed after entering first letter. Also in list of folders, keeps auto scrolling to
    top.

    Edit:

    Link:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...t-rename/3d93fe8a-6041-4d2b-97a0-8fd7cc4f1a2d

    Title:

    File Explorer will not rename

    Just downloaded Windows 10. In File Explorer I tried to create a new folder, but could not enter a name. The box closed and reverted to New Folder. Tried Rename, but box closed after entering first letter.
    Also in list of folders, keeps auto scrolling to top.

    No color problems, so do not understand first reply.
     
    AngusScully, May 15, 2022
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  4. mixa Win User

    Windows 11 - File Explorer - Problems with Naming/Renaming Folders

    Microsoft Internet Explorer renamed to Windows Internet Explorer ?

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    Since version 7 of the world`s most popular web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer was silently renamed to Windows Internet Explorer.Such a step from Microsoft is not a surprise since Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operation system for a long time.Obviously Microsoft corp. wants to state that Internet Explorer is already considered as a part of Windows and not as an external browser (remember the IE and WMP law issues last year!?).
     
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