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Cannot rename folder, folder not found

Anonymous
2024-09-18T22:26:57+00:00

For some reason I cannot (re)name a folder. When I enter the name after either selecting "rename" or by doubling on the Name box, two error messages show. The first is

The second is

I've killed and restarted file explorer beaucoup times. I've tried right after starting windows. What gives? More mictosoft features to force me to abandon win10?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-30T22:05:05+00:00

    I cleared the Read Only attribute and had it inherited by all sub-folders and folders. Changed permission to Full Control.

    Checking folder properties shows it automatically defaults to Read Only even after I clear the attribute.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-19T13:40:32+00:00

    Not the problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-18T16:55:57+00:00

    Do you have some third-party antivirus? If yes, try to uninstall it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-13T00:06:24+00:00

    ALL new folders, be they on the C drive, E drive, or mapped to the NAS device.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-09-19T00:29:28+00:00

    Hi,

    My name is Igor, it's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll try to help you.

    What is the exact folder name and a full path?

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