Problem trying to rename folders


  1. Gwaihir
    Posts : 125
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       New #1

    Problem trying to rename folders


    Hi,

    I've started getting this annoying error popup when trying to edit folder names. It doesn't happen consistently and weirdly when I took the attached screenshot, opened Paint, saved and quit and then clicked 'Try again' it worked. It also sometimes eventually works if I just hold my finger on Return, re-trying continuously.

    The affected folder(s) is/are never open in any application when this happens.

    All suggestions welcome.
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  3. seavixen32
    Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       New #2

    Try emptying the recycle bin first.

    You might want to have a look at this Microsoft Answers thread as it appears the problem can also be caused by the folder not releasing the thumbnails database cache.

    In Windows 7 getting error "the action can't be completed - Microsoft Answers

    Also, you can try using a command prompt, as this tutorial explains.

    File and Folder - Rename from Command Prompt
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