I cannot rename any file or folder.

[Guest]

When I try to rename a file or folder I get the warning that if I do choose
to rename it, it will become unusable. The file/folder is not open at the
time. This happens when I right-click and select "rename" and when I use the
"rename" option into File/Folder task box to the left of my screen. However,
I can rename it by opening the file, saving it as a different name, closing
out of it, deleting the old file with the old name. This is much more time
consuming and very inconvenient. It leads to duplicate files, just with 2
different names. How can I rename a file simply by right clicking and
selecting "rename" without the file becoming unusable??

 

[Bill Ridgeway]

<<I get the warning that if I do choose to rename it, it will become
unusable.>>

This is just a warning. In most instances it is OK to proceed with renaming
without any consequences. If, however, **anything** is pathed to that
particular folder / file it will not work but you have been warned.

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
Computer Solutions

 

[tom]

Another possible scenario/cure that I discovered recently:

Check your "Folder Options", "View" settings. If the "Hide extensions for
known file types" box is UNchecked, you have to type the correct file
extension at the end of the new file name (i.e., .txt, .jpg, etc.) when
renaming, or you'll get the warning you describe.

Solution: check the "Hide extensions..." box.

 

[Guest]

Tom,
Thank you very much!!! You were right on the dot!! All is well again!
Thanks!!!