Solved 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.

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.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Hi blue

See if the link below will help you

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/28677-new-context-menu-remove-restore-default-menu-items.html

Do number 5. To Remove or Restore "Folder"

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.

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.

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.

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You're most welcome. Glad to hear it's working again for you.

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