New folder will not take name - Can't rename folder normally.

[revel]

I have run into a strange problem a couple of times. It is hard to describe but I will try.

I create a new folder and it instantly gets the "New Folder" name and acts like I pressed enter before I can even name it. It just makes the folder with no option to name. Then if I right click or try to rename it it acts like the function doesn't exist. Nothing happens. No way to edit it.

I can sometimes rename it through a program. For instance I renamed one recently through a 3d applications save dialog. But I can't through windows or Photoshop.

Rebooting the machine fixes it.

Thanks

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hiyya Revel now a couple of things you can try mate are running these in safe mode for starters

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html< if necessary include the /f and /r in the command line as per Option2
Leave the /r switch until you have already done the chkdsk /f though.

If you have not done any scans for malware recently then try these

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

ADW download from bleeping computerdelete any rubbish found with the malware scans

(Anyone running Kasperskyinternet security will find it rants about ADW - ignore it or disable Kasperskywhile running ADW)

 

[JonM]

Until you fix the issue, you might be able to highlight the folder and press F2 to rename.
Could be an issue with the context menu rather than anything else.