How to rename a folder?

How do I rename a folder?

  • I'm Microsoft Windows XP, but for some reason I can't rename my folder. When I try, it stops me and brings up a box that says "Error Naming File or Folder" as the ...show more

  • Answer:

    close the file and make sure it isnt password protected or Read only.

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sounds like a program is using the folder, start comp in safe mode and you should be able to rename

conan

Make sure that when you rename it, it is not currently open. Try it.

Jhayem

right click the folder go to property's click the box with the name in it, highlight it or back space it out enter new name

The Raotor

Which folder do you need to rename? Do you have sufficient rights to do so?

totot

There are some folders that if you rename it then some programs wont run right. Everything on your computer has an electronic "path" it follows to access certain files. By changing the name you interupt the path, thus leaving you with 1 or more programs that wont run right because that path is not what it used to be. Your computer is programed to protect itself.

Jack P

rightclick and select rename. enter the new name and that's it

mpact

right click it and select rename

jimineejavaa

LOl.. ur problably in a guest or user account LOSER

david m

close all programs and rename the file again

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