Can't rename folder because it's open

[rowanbradley]

In Windows 7 when I try to rename a folder I quite often get the error:

I can't find any file or folder that is open. It still does it even if the folder is completely empty. Often it seems that if I wait for 15 or 30 minutes it then is possible to rename the folder.

Why does this happen?

When it does happen, what can I do so that I can immediately rename the folder?

Thanks - Rowan

 

[maxie]

Hi there .... When the folder is open ... Right click on it then Property's /General Rename it at the top

 

[problemshredder]

i think there's some program still accessing the folders automatically. it maybe a scheduled task, see if you can find which program is set to run in the background at certain time.

 

[Kaktussoft]

Is folder totally empty? No files and folder in it? Did you display hidden files and system files as well?