Vista - renaming a file

Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it (to
anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file or
folder does not exist".
does anyone know how to fix this?
thanks

Hi, Yael.

HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?

In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from the New
menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The name should
be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere or do
anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will be
assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your preferred
new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has been
assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by right-clicking on the
name or by pressing F2.

If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us, step by
step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)

"yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
> Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it (to
> anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file or
> folder does not exist".
> does anyone know how to fix this?
> thanks

Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a new
folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I press enter
the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also tried to rename
again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother folder. Also,
the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while browsing for
a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also restarted
the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose happend-
windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and the last
problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename folders.
Thanks


"R. C. White, MVP" wrote:

> Hi, Yael.
>
> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
>
> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from the New
> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The name should
> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere or do
> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will be
> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your preferred
> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has been
> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by right-clicking on the
> name or by pressing F2.
>
> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us, step by
> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@grandecom.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> (Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)
>
> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it (to
> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file or
> > folder does not exist".
> > does anyone know how to fix this?
> > thanks
>

Hi, Yael.

Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have permission to
rename files in that folder?

As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry much about
permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a little about
it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a real expert
to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.

In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator (Start |
All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and click Run
as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an elevated
prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here. And this
KB article might give you the clue you need, although it specifically
applies to earlier Windows versions:
Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333

Post back and someone should be able to help.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)

"yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
> Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a new
> folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I press
> enter
> the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also tried to
> rename
> again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother folder.
> Also,
> the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while browsing
> for
> a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also restarted
> the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose happend-
> windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and the last
> problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename folders.
> Thanks
>
>
> "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>
>> Hi, Yael.
>>
>> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
>>
>> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from the New
>> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The name
>> should
>> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere or do
>> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will be
>> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your
>> preferred
>> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has been
>> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by right-clicking on
>> the
>> name or by pressing F2.
>>
>> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us, step by
>> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
>>
>> RC
>>
>> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it
>> > (to
>> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file
>> > or
>> > folder does not exist".
>> > does anyone know how to fix this?
>> > thanks

Thanks for helping. I'm the only user on this computer and I don't know how
to log on as admin (the only option is to log on as user). I've tried running
cmd as admin and tried to follow advice given in other posts stating a
similier problem, but it doesn't work. How do I give myself permission?

regards,
yael

"R. C. White, MVP" wrote:

> Hi, Yael.
>
> Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have permission to
> rename files in that folder?
>
> As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry much about
> permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a little about
> it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a real expert
> to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.
>
> In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator (Start |
> All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and click Run
> as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an elevated
> prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here. And this
> KB article might give you the clue you need, although it specifically
> applies to earlier Windows versions:
> Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333
>
> Post back and someone should be able to help.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@grandecom.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> (Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)
>
> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
> > Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a new
> > folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I press
> > enter
> > the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also tried to
> > rename
> > again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother folder.
> > Also,
> > the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while browsing
> > for
> > a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also restarted
> > the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose happend-
> > windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and the last
> > problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename folders.
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi, Yael.
> >>
> >> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
> >>
> >> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from the New
> >> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The name
> >> should
> >> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere or do
> >> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will be
> >> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your
> >> preferred
> >> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has been
> >> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by right-clicking on
> >> the
> >> name or by pressing F2.
> >>
> >> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us, step by
> >> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
> >>
> >> RC
> >>
> >> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
> >> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it
> >> > (to
> >> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file
> >> > or
> >> > folder does not exist".
> >> > does anyone know how to fix this?
> >> > thanks
>

I have the exact same problem with noone to answer also. No matter what you
try, as administrator or user, it will NOT allow you to rename a file or
folder. There are no parental permissions in place nor is there any other
software blocking. I know how to rename a file or folder, its simple and
should not take any other effort other than right clicking the file or folder
and renaming it and its done. Ive been doing it for years, but with Vista. to
no avail. Thanks,
BoB

"yael" wrote:

> Thanks for helping. I'm the only user on this computer and I don't know how
> to log on as admin (the only option is to log on as user). I've tried running
> cmd as admin and tried to follow advice given in other posts stating a
> similier problem, but it doesn't work. How do I give myself permission?
>
> regards,
> yael
>
> "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi, Yael.
> >
> > Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have permission to
> > rename files in that folder?
> >
> > As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry much about
> > permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a little about
> > it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a real expert
> > to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.
> >
> > In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator (Start |
> > All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and click Run
> > as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an elevated
> > prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here. And this
> > KB article might give you the clue you need, although it specifically
> > applies to earlier Windows versions:
> > Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333
> >
> > Post back and someone should be able to help.
> >
> > RC
> > --
> > R. C. White, CPA
> > San Marcos, TX
> > rc@grandecom.net
> > Microsoft Windows MVP
> > (Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)
> >
> > "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
> > > Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a new
> > > folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I press
> > > enter
> > > the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also tried to
> > > rename
> > > again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother folder.
> > > Also,
> > > the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while browsing
> > > for
> > > a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also restarted
> > > the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose happend-
> > > windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and the last
> > > problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename folders.
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi, Yael.
> > >>
> > >> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
> > >>
> > >> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from the New
> > >> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The name
> > >> should
> > >> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere or do
> > >> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will be
> > >> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your
> > >> preferred
> > >> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has been
> > >> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by right-clicking on
> > >> the
> > >> name or by pressing F2.
> > >>
> > >> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us, step by
> > >> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
> > >>
> > >> RC
> > >>
> > >> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
> > >> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it
> > >> > (to
> > >> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file
> > >> > or
> > >> > folder does not exist".
> > >> > does anyone know how to fix this?
> > >> > thanks
> >

hopefully a solution will come soon because it is hard to keep track when all
folders are named "new folder"

"Bob" wrote:

> I have the exact same problem with noone to answer also. No matter what you
> try, as administrator or user, it will NOT allow you to rename a file or
> folder. There are no parental permissions in place nor is there any other
> software blocking. I know how to rename a file or folder, its simple and
> should not take any other effort other than right clicking the file or folder
> and renaming it and its done. Ive been doing it for years, but with Vista. to
> no avail. Thanks,
> BoB
>
> "yael" wrote:
>
> > Thanks for helping. I'm the only user on this computer and I don't know how
> > to log on as admin (the only option is to log on as user). I've tried running
> > cmd as admin and tried to follow advice given in other posts stating a
> > similier problem, but it doesn't work. How do I give myself permission?
> >
> > regards,
> > yael
> >
> > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi, Yael.
> > >
> > > Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have permission to
> > > rename files in that folder?
> > >
> > > As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry much about
> > > permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a little about
> > > it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a real expert
> > > to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.
> > >
> > > In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator (Start |
> > > All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and click Run
> > > as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an elevated
> > > prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here. And this
> > > KB article might give you the clue you need, although it specifically
> > > applies to earlier Windows versions:
> > > Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333
> > >
> > > Post back and someone should be able to help.
> > >
> > > RC
> > > --
> > > R. C. White, CPA
> > > San Marcos, TX
> > > rc@grandecom.net
> > > Microsoft Windows MVP
> > > (Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)
> > >
> > > "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
> > > > Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a new
> > > > folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I press
> > > > enter
> > > > the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also tried to
> > > > rename
> > > > again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother folder.
> > > > Also,
> > > > the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while browsing
> > > > for
> > > > a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also restarted
> > > > the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose happend-
> > > > windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and the last
> > > > problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename folders.
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Hi, Yael.
> > > >>
> > > >> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
> > > >>
> > > >> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from the New
> > > >> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The name
> > > >> should
> > > >> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere or do
> > > >> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will be
> > > >> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your
> > > >> preferred
> > > >> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has been
> > > >> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by right-clicking on
> > > >> the
> > > >> name or by pressing F2.
> > > >>
> > > >> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us, step by
> > > >> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
> > > >>
> > > >> RC
> > > >>
> > > >> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
> > > >> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to rename it
> > > >> > (to
> > > >> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the file
> > > >> > or
> > > >> > folder does not exist".
> > > >> > does anyone know how to fix this?
> > > >> > thanks
> > >

Hi, Yael - and Bob.

I've been holding off, hoping someone who really knows will jump in with the
real answer. In the meantime, I've seen other threads here with similar
problems - and few clear answers.

My latest theory is that you need to take ownership of the problem folder -
or its parent folder - or the whole volume where it resides. As I said, I
know very little about permissions, but I have solved a few problems in
Vista by doing this. I'm not sure of the correct procedure, but right-click
on the folder (or parent) name, click Properties, and then the Security tab.
I fumbled around here until my problem disappeared, but I can't tell you
exactly what I did or just how you should do it.

I REALLY should invest some time to learn more about Users, Ownership and
Permissions!

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)

"yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6868D25C-03A9-4ABA-BF62-FFC39BB4098F@microsoft.com...
> hopefully a solution will come soon because it is hard to keep track when
> all
> folders are named "new folder"
>
> "Bob" wrote:
>
>> I have the exact same problem with noone to answer also. No matter what
>> you
>> try, as administrator or user, it will NOT allow you to rename a file or
>> folder. There are no parental permissions in place nor is there any other
>> software blocking. I know how to rename a file or folder, its simple and
>> should not take any other effort other than right clicking the file or
>> folder
>> and renaming it and its done. Ive been doing it for years, but with
>> Vista. to
>> no avail. Thanks,
>> BoB
>>
>> "yael" wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks for helping. I'm the only user on this computer and I don't know
>> > how
>> > to log on as admin (the only option is to log on as user). I've tried
>> > running
>> > cmd as admin and tried to follow advice given in other posts stating a
>> > similier problem, but it doesn't work. How do I give myself permission?
>> >
>> > regards,
>> > yael
>> >
>> > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hi, Yael.
>> > >
>> > > Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have
>> > > permission to
>> > > rename files in that folder?
>> > >
>> > > As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry much
>> > > about
>> > > permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a little
>> > > about
>> > > it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a real
>> > > expert
>> > > to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.
>> > >
>> > > In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator
>> > > (Start |
>> > > All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and
>> > > click Run
>> > > as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an
>> > > elevated
>> > > prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here. And
>> > > this
>> > > KB article might give you the clue you need, although it specifically
>> > > applies to earlier Windows versions:
>> > > Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
>> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333
>> > >
>> > > Post back and someone should be able to help.
>> > >
>> > > RC
>> > >
>> > > "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
>> > > > Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a
>> > > > new
>> > > > folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I
>> > > > press
>> > > > enter
>> > > > the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also tried
>> > > > to
>> > > > rename
>> > > > again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother
>> > > > folder.
>> > > > Also,
>> > > > the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while
>> > > > browsing
>> > > > for
>> > > > a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also
>> > > > restarted
>> > > > the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose
>> > > > happend-
>> > > > windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and
>> > > > the last
>> > > > problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename
>> > > > folders.
>> > > > Thanks
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> Hi, Yael.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
>> > > >>
>> > > >> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from
>> > > >> the New
>> > > >> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The
>> > > >> name
>> > > >> should
>> > > >> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere
>> > > >> or do
>> > > >> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will
>> > > >> be
>> > > >> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type your
>> > > >> preferred
>> > > >> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has
>> > > >> been
>> > > >> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by
>> > > >> right-clicking on
>> > > >> the
>> > > >> name or by pressing F2.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us,
>> > > >> step by
>> > > >> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> RC
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
>> > > >> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to
>> > > >> > rename it
>> > > >> > (to
>> > > >> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error: "the
>> > > >> > file
>> > > >> > or
>> > > >> > folder does not exist".
>> > > >> > does anyone know how to fix this?
>> > > >> > thanks

Perhaps this will help.

Step by step instruction on how to take ownership of a folder



Run CMD (as administrator) and type: takeown [path] /f <filename or folder>

OR

- Right-click the file/folder you want to own, click properties

- Click Security Tab

- Click Advanced

- Click the Owner Tab

- Click Edit

- Select the Administrators group from the list

- Click OK

- Click OK

- Click OK

You have now taken 'Ownership' of the file and you can close the property

Windows



Now again



1) Right-click on the file

2) Select Properties

3) Go to the Security tab again, click the Advanced button

4) Now Press Edit, then double-click 'Administrators' in the list and tick

the 'allow' box for 'Full control'



You have now taken 'Full control' of file


--
Leo

Dante: "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those
who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality."



"R. C. White, MVP" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message
news:AAC77476-1133-43C3-B76E-4F4C7E314D1C@microsoft.com...
> Hi, Yael - and Bob.
>
> I've been holding off, hoping someone who really knows will jump in with
> the real answer. In the meantime, I've seen other threads here with
> similar problems - and few clear answers.
>
> My latest theory is that you need to take ownership of the problem
> folder - or its parent folder - or the whole volume where it resides. As
> I said, I know very little about permissions, but I have solved a few
> problems in Vista by doing this. I'm not sure of the correct procedure,
> but right-click on the folder (or parent) name, click Properties, and then
> the Security tab. I fumbled around here until my problem disappeared, but
> I can't tell you exactly what I did or just how you should do it.
>
> I REALLY should invest some time to learn more about Users, Ownership and
> Permissions!
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@grandecom.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> (Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)
>
> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6868D25C-03A9-4ABA-BF62-FFC39BB4098F@microsoft.com...
>> hopefully a solution will come soon because it is hard to keep track when
>> all
>> folders are named "new folder"
>>
>> "Bob" wrote:
>>
>>> I have the exact same problem with noone to answer also. No matter what
>>> you
>>> try, as administrator or user, it will NOT allow you to rename a file or
>>> folder. There are no parental permissions in place nor is there any
>>> other
>>> software blocking. I know how to rename a file or folder, its simple and
>>> should not take any other effort other than right clicking the file or
>>> folder
>>> and renaming it and its done. Ive been doing it for years, but with
>>> Vista. to
>>> no avail. Thanks,
>>> BoB
>>>
>>> "yael" wrote:
>>>
>>> > Thanks for helping. I'm the only user on this computer and I don't
>>> > know how
>>> > to log on as admin (the only option is to log on as user). I've tried
>>> > running
>>> > cmd as admin and tried to follow advice given in other posts stating a
>>> > similier problem, but it doesn't work. How do I give myself
>>> > permission?
>>> >
>>> > regards,
>>> > yael
>>> >
>>> > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > Hi, Yael.
>>> > >
>>> > > Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have
>>> > > permission to
>>> > > rename files in that folder?
>>> > >
>>> > > As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry much
>>> > > about
>>> > > permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a little
>>> > > about
>>> > > it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a
>>> > > real expert
>>> > > to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.
>>> > >
>>> > > In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator
>>> > > (Start |
>>> > > All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and
>>> > > click Run
>>> > > as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an
>>> > > elevated
>>> > > prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here.
>>> > > And this
>>> > > KB article might give you the clue you need, although it
>>> > > specifically
>>> > > applies to earlier Windows versions:
>>> > > Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
>>> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333
>>> > >
>>> > > Post back and someone should be able to help.
>>> > >
>>> > > RC
>>> > >
>>> > > "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> > > news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
>>> > > > Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create a
>>> > > > new
>>> > > > folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I
>>> > > > press
>>> > > > enter
>>> > > > the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also
>>> > > > tried to
>>> > > > rename
>>> > > > again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother
>>> > > > folder.
>>> > > > Also,
>>> > > > the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while
>>> > > > browsing
>>> > > > for
>>> > > > a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also
>>> > > > restarted
>>> > > > the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose
>>> > > > happend-
>>> > > > windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and
>>> > > > the last
>>> > > > problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename
>>> > > > folders.
>>> > > > Thanks
>>> > > >
>>> > > >
>>> > > > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>>> > > >
>>> > > >> Hi, Yael.
>>> > > >>
>>> > > >> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
>>> > > >>
>>> > > >> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from
>>> > > >> the New
>>> > > >> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The
>>> > > >> name
>>> > > >> should
>>> > > >> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere
>>> > > >> or do
>>> > > >> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder will
>>> > > >> be
>>> > > >> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type
>>> > > >> your
>>> > > >> preferred
>>> > > >> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has
>>> > > >> been
>>> > > >> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by
>>> > > >> right-clicking on
>>> > > >> the
>>> > > >> name or by pressing F2.
>>> > > >>
>>> > > >> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell us,
>>> > > >> step by
>>> > > >> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
>>> > > >>
>>> > > >> RC
>>> > > >>
>>> > > >> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> > > >> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
>>> > > >> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to
>>> > > >> > rename it
>>> > > >> > (to
>>> > > >> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error:
>>> > > >> > "the file
>>> > > >> > or
>>> > > >> > folder does not exist".
>>> > > >> > does anyone know how to fix this?
>>> > > >> > thanks
>

Hi, Leo.

Thank you! I'm sure that will help me, and I hope it will help Yael and
Bob, too.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)

"Leo" <ldontwant@anymail.com> wrote in message
news:OqNWgMshHHA.4976@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Perhaps this will help.
>
> Step by step instruction on how to take ownership of a folder
>
>
>
> Run CMD (as administrator) and type: takeown [path] /f <filename or
> folder>
>
> OR
>
> - Right-click the file/folder you want to own, click properties
>
> - Click Security Tab
>
> - Click Advanced
>
> - Click the Owner Tab
>
> - Click Edit
>
> - Select the Administrators group from the list
>
> - Click OK
>
> - Click OK
>
> - Click OK
>
> You have now taken 'Ownership' of the file and you can close the property
>
> Windows
>
>
>
> Now again
>
>
>
> 1) Right-click on the file
>
> 2) Select Properties
>
> 3) Go to the Security tab again, click the Advanced button
>
> 4) Now Press Edit, then double-click 'Administrators' in the list and tick
>
> the 'allow' box for 'Full control'
>
>
>
> You have now taken 'Full control' of file
>
>
> --
> Leo
>
> Dante: "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those
> who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality."
>
>
>
> "R. C. White, MVP" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message
> news:AAC77476-1133-43C3-B76E-4F4C7E314D1C@microsoft.com...
>> Hi, Yael - and Bob.
>>
>> I've been holding off, hoping someone who really knows will jump in with
>> the real answer. In the meantime, I've seen other threads here with
>> similar problems - and few clear answers.
>>
>> My latest theory is that you need to take ownership of the problem
>> folder - or its parent folder - or the whole volume where it resides. As
>> I said, I know very little about permissions, but I have solved a few
>> problems in Vista by doing this. I'm not sure of the correct procedure,
>> but right-click on the folder (or parent) name, click Properties, and
>> then the Security tab. I fumbled around here until my problem
>> disappeared, but I can't tell you exactly what I did or just how you
>> should do it.
>>
>> I REALLY should invest some time to learn more about Users, Ownership and
>> Permissions!
>>
>> RC
>>
>> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:6868D25C-03A9-4ABA-BF62-FFC39BB4098F@microsoft.com...
>>> hopefully a solution will come soon because it is hard to keep track
>>> when all
>>> folders are named "new folder"
>>>
>>> "Bob" wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have the exact same problem with noone to answer also. No matter what
>>>> you
>>>> try, as administrator or user, it will NOT allow you to rename a file
>>>> or
>>>> folder. There are no parental permissions in place nor is there any
>>>> other
>>>> software blocking. I know how to rename a file or folder, its simple
>>>> and
>>>> should not take any other effort other than right clicking the file or
>>>> folder
>>>> and renaming it and its done. Ive been doing it for years, but with
>>>> Vista. to
>>>> no avail. Thanks,
>>>> BoB
>>>>
>>>> "yael" wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Thanks for helping. I'm the only user on this computer and I don't
>>>> > know how
>>>> > to log on as admin (the only option is to log on as user). I've tried
>>>> > running
>>>> > cmd as admin and tried to follow advice given in other posts stating
>>>> > a
>>>> > similier problem, but it doesn't work. How do I give myself
>>>> > permission?
>>>> >
>>>> > regards,
>>>> > yael
>>>> >
>>>> > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > > Hi, Yael.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Are you the Administrator, and logged in as such? Do you have
>>>> > > permission to
>>>> > > rename files in that folder?
>>>> > >
>>>> > > As a one-man, one-computer kind of guy, I've never had to worry
>>>> > > much about
>>>> > > permissions and such - until Vista. Now, I've had to learn a
>>>> > > little about
>>>> > > it, but I'm still no expert. I'll wait and watch with you for a
>>>> > > real expert
>>>> > > to answer this question. I've not heard of this problem.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > In the meantime, you might start Command Prompt as Administrator
>>>> > > (Start |
>>>> > > All Programs | Accessories, then right-click on Command Prompt and
>>>> > > click Run
>>>> > > as Administrator - but you probably knew all that). This opens an
>>>> > > elevated
>>>> > > prompt and you may be able to use the old Ren command from here.
>>>> > > And this
>>>> > > KB article might give you the clue you need, although it
>>>> > > specifically
>>>> > > applies to earlier Windows versions:
>>>> > > Explorer Cannot Rename New Folders Or Directories
>>>> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172333
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Post back and someone should be able to help.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > RC
>>>> > >
>>>> > > "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> > > news:FFC4CED0-3E6D-43A5-8D7A-D413DD82D29E@microsoft.com...
>>>> > > > Thank you for your fast reply. That is exactly what I do. create
>>>> > > > a new
>>>> > > > folder, an while the name is highlighted I try to change it. As I
>>>> > > > press
>>>> > > > enter
>>>> > > > the error appears and the folder remains "new folder". I also
>>>> > > > tried to
>>>> > > > rename
>>>> > > > again after the folder appered on my desktop or in the mother
>>>> > > > folder.
>>>> > > > Also,
>>>> > > > the same error accures when trying to create a new folder while
>>>> > > > browsing
>>>> > > > for
>>>> > > > a folder to downlaod stuff from the internet for example. I also
>>>> > > > restarted
>>>> > > > the computer hoping windows will fix itself but somthing wrose
>>>> > > > happend-
>>>> > > > windows explorer stoped working at all. I restarted once more and
>>>> > > > the last
>>>> > > > problem sorted out. Leaving the original problem, I can't rename
>>>> > > > folders.
>>>> > > > Thanks
>>>> > > >
>>>> > > >
>>>> > > > "R. C. White, MVP" wrote:
>>>> > > >
>>>> > > >> Hi, Yael.
>>>> > > >>
>>>> > > >> HOW are you trying to rename the New Folder?
>>>> > > >>
>>>> > > >> In Windows Explorer, when you right-click and choose Folder from
>>>> > > >> the New
>>>> > > >> menu, it should add the New Folder to the list of folders. The
>>>> > > >> name
>>>> > > >> should
>>>> > > >> be highlighted. If you press Enter or click the mouse elsewhere
>>>> > > >> or do
>>>> > > >> anything else to remove focus from that, the name New Folder
>>>> > > >> will be
>>>> > > >> assigned. Before pressing Enter, though, you can simply type
>>>> > > >> your
>>>> > > >> preferred
>>>> > > >> new name. Once the name (either New Folder or your choice) has
>>>> > > >> been
>>>> > > >> assigned, then you can Rename it in the usual way, by
>>>> > > >> right-clicking on
>>>> > > >> the
>>>> > > >> name or by pressing F2.
>>>> > > >>
>>>> > > >> If that is not what you are asking, please post back and tell
>>>> > > >> us, step by
>>>> > > >> step, what you are doing and what response you are getting.
>>>> > > >>
>>>> > > >> RC
>>>> > > >>
>>>> > > >> "yael" <yael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> > > >> news:486099B3-8ECD-4002-A096-6F4F614D5008@microsoft.com...
>>>> > > >> > Hi, I have a problem. when I create a new folder and try to
>>>> > > >> > rename it
>>>> > > >> > (to
>>>> > > >> > anything other then new folder) I get this following error:
>>>> > > >> > "the file
>>>> > > >> > or
>>>> > > >> > folder does not exist".
>>>> > > >> > does anyone know how to fix this?
>>>> > > >> > thanks