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I too recently lost the ability to rename and name folders. The usual right
click, naming the folder when it's created, and clicking the rename option on
the left no longer are options. This is the same for all my folders. This
just started happening.
"R. C. White" wrote:
> Hi, Marconius.
>
> That SHOULD work - which you know, of course. :>{
>
> You are not trying to use a disallowed name, are you? Such as a name
> already used in that parent folder? (This gives me an error sound and a
> screen saying I can't do that.) Or a reserved word, such as Con or Aux?
> (This gives me no sound, but the name reverts to New Folder.)
>
> If it's not secret, please tell us the name you want to use and I'll see
> what happens when I try that name.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@corridor.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
>
> "Marconius" <Marconius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:42D78A57-0C85-4C44-A21F-D6DC2E54D2AB@microsoft.com...
> > I've tried all the usual ways, rightclicking etc. I type in a newe name
> > and
> > when I hit enter of click ouside the field, I get an error sound and the
> > folder reverts back to 'New Folder'
> >
> > "R. C. White" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi, Marconius.
> >>
> >> You didn't say HOW you are trying to rename them. Are you right-clicking
> >> the folder names? Or pressing F2? Or opening a "DOS" window and using
> >> the
> >> Ren command?
> >>
> >> When you create a "New Folder", you should be able to type the new name
> >> you
> >> want if you do it immediately. But if you press Enter first, then "New
> >> Folder" becomes the name and you must Rename it using techniques like
> >> those
> >> I mentioned.
> >>
> >> It that's not the simple solution you were seeking, post back with more
> >> details.
> >>
> >> RC
> >>
> >> "Marconius" <Marconius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:611FF1FC-5F79-4C03-B750-D88ED543B01B@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have no trouble creating new folders, they apepar with their default
> >> >name
> >> > 'New Folder.' But all of a sudden I can't seem to rename them anything
> >> > else.
> >> > Is there something simple I'm overlooking?
>
>