Windows 7 - Folders no long exist

cclloyd9785 · 02-04-2012

Whenever I make a new folder, rename folder, move folder, extract folder, etc., it says the file no longer exists. Once I hit try again though, it works like normal, but it's getting annoying.

seavixen32 · 02-04-2012

Have a look at this Microsoft Fixit: Diagnose and repair Windows File and Folder Problems automatically

cclloyd9785 · 02-04-2012

It did not work. Couldn't find the problem.

seavixen32 · 02-04-2012

In that case, you might want to run a virus scan.

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cclloyd9785 · 02-04-2012

No viruses. Ran MSE full scan.

kegobeer · 02-04-2012

Did you see this?

Explorer error - Could not find this item.

This is a link to the fix contained in the above thread:

Guide: Fix Windows Folder Renaming (Could Not Find This Item) | Tech Jawa

cclloyd9785 · 02-05-2012

That guide fixed it

Windows 7 - Folders no long exist

Folders no long exist problems?