I can't use ctrl+a while editing a filename on the Desktop


  1. Marty McFly
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    I can't use ctrl+a while editing a filename on the Desktop


    I've used Windows 7 for 11 years but only noticed this recently.

    If I click a file on the Desktop to rename it, pressing Ctrl+a has no effect!

    Is this normal behavior? If not, could it be some kind of malware?
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  3. iko22
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    Windows 7 x64, Vista x64, 8.1 smartphone
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    Hello Marty,

    Sorry, I cannot repeat the issue on my computer. If I select rename a file, then immediately the whole name is highlighted anyways. If I deselect the file name, then press CTRL+a, then the filename is selected again.

    Ctrl+a normal behaviour is to 'select all', and should work when renaming files or folders.
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  4. Marty McFly
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    Thanks for the reply. It sounds like something is wrong with my Windows then! Wish I knew what!

    Anyone know if it could be malware?
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  6. easymike29
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    Win7 ultimate 32 bit
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    Marty McFly said:
    I've used Windows 7 for 11 years but only noticed this recently.

    If I click a file on the Desktop to rename it, pressing Ctrl+a has no effect!

    Is this normal behavior? If not, could it be some kind of malware?

    After highlighting the file press F2


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