New Folder problem

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  1. Posts : 7
    windows 7 32 bit
       #1

    New Folder problem


    Running W7 professional, and am unable to create a new folder. I have gotten around the issue by coping an existing folder and renaming it. Is there a known fix to this issue.
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  2. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    It is not a known issue. If you are unable to create a folder something is wrong.

    Where are you trying to create the folder?

    We need a lot more details in order to help.
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  3. Posts : 7
    windows 7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    If I click on "new folder" on any directory nothing happens. Please let me know what additional info could help.
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  4. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    What happens when you right click on a blank area and click new-folder?

    Is windows a legit purchased version?


    Please Run sfc /scan now using option 2 in this tutorial: SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Please post back the results.
    Last edited by andrew129260; 18 May 2014 at 11:44.
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  5. Posts : 7
    windows 7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    When I right click on blank screen I get a choice of a number of other options...create a new folder is not one of them. The W7 came installed on the new computer purchased from ebay and with a Dell Warranty, which has since expired. But I did have a KB failure and was in contact with Dell so the OS is legit. This was approx 2 years ago, new folder option worked at that time, something changed over time.
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  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #6

    Welcome to the forum,

    You can see if merging the .reg file for folder in this tutorial helps.

    Default File Type Associations - Restore

    Or number 5 in this tutorial,

    New Context Menu - Remove & Restore Default Menu Items
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  7. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #7

    Please Run sfc /scan now using option 2 in this tutorial: SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Please post back the results.
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  8. Posts : 7
    windows 7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Just run the sfc scannow test....results were no integrity violations.
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  9. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #9

    Did you try post 6 with derekimo recommendations?
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  10. Posts : 1,491
    Win7 Pro-64 Bit
       #10

    Have a read here and read Linda Yan's reply. Cannot create new folder in Windows 7 Seems to have a fix for this same or similar problem.
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