Unable to create new folders in Windows Explorer or desktop


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
       #1

    Unable to create new folders in Windows Explorer or desktop


    I've been putting this off for the past few days, but I can't make new folders in Windows Explorer. When I right click, where there used to be an option for a new folder, there is now an option to make a shortcut. It's not that my computer is completely incapable of making new folders, I can do that if I use Pinnacle Studio 14 as a workaround when I do video related work, but that is annoying to use, and I'd like the convenient method back.
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  2. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello BlueDemonofFire, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Downloading and merging the .reg file for the listed folder option in the tutorial below may be able to fix this for you. It will restore the default associations and "New Folder" option for folders.

    Default File Type Associations - Restore

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #3

    Hi blue

    See if the link below will help you

    New Context Menu - Remove & Restore Default Menu Items

    Do number 5. To Remove or Restore "Folder"
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks Brink


    It's working again. Certainly saves me time when I'm trying to organize projects..it's funny how the simple little functions can prove to be some of the most important.
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  5. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #5

    Alternatives


    You can press "Ctrl + Shift + N" to create new folders in Windows Explorer.

    There should also be a "New Folder" button on the Command bar.

    Last edited by lehnerus2000; 17 Apr 2013 at 09:11. Reason: Picture Added
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  6. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    BlueDemonofFire said:
    It's working again. Certainly saves me time when I'm trying to organize projects..it's funny how the simple little functions can prove to be some of the most important.
    You're most welcome. Glad to hear it's working again for you. :)
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  7. Posts : 1
    windows 7 64 bit
       #7

    the folder .reg file worked perfectly. Like bluedemonoffire i kept putting off looking for a solution
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