File system error 512 - can't create a new folder

Question

Hi,

I'm having trouble creating a new folder under libraries/pictures. I have several folders and sub-folders, but lately when I try to create a new folder directly into "pictures" I get a "file system error 512". I can still create new folders within the existing folders, but not directly in the libraries/pictures directory. I'm baffled as I've done this many times before!

I downloaded and ran an expensive registry fix program and have all the latest Windows updates. Neither helped.

Any ideas are most appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi Alex

You're correct, I was assuming that the My Pictures from your user account folders was in that library.

OK, let's try it again.

Go to the C:\Users\Public\Public Pictures folder. Create a new folder in the Public Pictures folder.

Now go back to the Pictures library and see if that new folder appears there.

Let me know.

Thank You for using Windows 7

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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Answer 2

Hi,

I'm having trouble creating a new folder under libraries/pictures. I have several folders and sub-folders, but lately when I try to create a new folder directly into "pictures" I get a "file system error 512". I can still create new folders within the existing folders, but not directly in the libraries/pictures directory. I'm baffled as I've done this many times before!

I downloaded and ran an expensive registry fix program and have all the latest Windows updates. Neither helped.

Any ideas are most appreciated. Thanks!

Hi

This may or may not be your issue, but the Libraries have a hard coded limit of 50 parent folders.

You can create as many sub-folders as you wish.

Hope this helps.

Thank You for using Windows 7

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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Answer 3

I am having the same issue and cannot understand why there is not more information about this problem and how to fix it.  This happened only recently.  I am running Windows 7 64 bit version.

I have a brand new laptop with all updates, did anytime upgrade from windows 7 home premium to pro in 64bit, this is a major issue, I cant load some needed software because it cant create folders either....

Answer 4

I am having the same issue and cannot understand why there is not more information about this problem and how to fix it.  This happened only recently.  I am running Windows 7 64 bit version.

Answer 5

I checked to see if that was the problem and noticed that I had 61 parent folders in the pictures library, and numerous subfolders as well. So now I'm really confused. How can that be if the limit is 50?