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    We recently pushed out some registry modifications that remove the folders and libraries section in Windows Explorer on Windows 8.1 and 7. However, it's had some unintended consequences that I can't seem to repair.  When a user attempts to rename a folder (local or network location) they get the first error message below.  If they click try again, they get the second error message below.  I've taken a picture of the registry changes we modified and post it below as well.  I would greatly appreciate any help you can offer.  






    • Edited by Caleb44 Friday, February 12, 2016 5:23 PM
    Friday, February 12, 2016 5:21 PM

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    Hi Caleb44,

     

    Based on your description,we could use porcess monitor to see where the specified file in real location.

    In addition, I did a lot of research, and found several users who had the same problems with you. They gave the advices like the steps below. Please try it.

     

    1) Remove (or rename) the following 5 Registry keys from HKLM\Software\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\:

     

    •{2112AB0A-C86A-4ffe-A368-0DE96E47012E}

    •{491E922F-5643-4af4-A7EB-4E7A138D8174}

    •{7b0db17d-9cd2-4a93-9733-46cc89022e7c}

    •{A302545D-DEFF-464b-ABE8-61C8648D939B}

    •{A990AE9F-A03B-4e80-94BC-9912D7504104}

    Refer to the link:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-files/unable-to-rename-or-move-folders-the-file-or/307e7940-37b0-4b63-b8a7-4de22de41774

     

    Best Regards,

    Tao

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    • Proposed as answer by Tony_Tao Tuesday, February 23, 2016 8:33 AM
    • Marked as answer by Caleb44 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:10 PM
    Monday, February 15, 2016 12:35 PM

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    Hi Caleb44,

     

    Based on your description,we could use porcess monitor to see where the specified file in real location.

    In addition, I did a lot of research, and found several users who had the same problems with you. They gave the advices like the steps below. Please try it.

     

    1) Remove (or rename) the following 5 Registry keys from HKLM\Software\Microsoft\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\:

     

    •{2112AB0A-C86A-4ffe-A368-0DE96E47012E}

    •{491E922F-5643-4af4-A7EB-4E7A138D8174}

    •{7b0db17d-9cd2-4a93-9733-46cc89022e7c}

    •{A302545D-DEFF-464b-ABE8-61C8648D939B}

    •{A990AE9F-A03B-4e80-94BC-9912D7504104}

    Refer to the link:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-files/unable-to-rename-or-move-folders-the-file-or/307e7940-37b0-4b63-b8a7-4de22de41774

     

    Best Regards,

    Tao

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    • Proposed as answer by Tony_Tao Tuesday, February 23, 2016 8:33 AM
    • Marked as answer by Caleb44 Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:10 PM
    Monday, February 15, 2016 12:35 PM
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    This has been very helpful!  After deleting these keys and restarting the problem resolves itself in almost all situations.  The weird thing is that the problem has return is some situations.  Any ideas?
    Thursday, February 18, 2016 7:51 PM
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    I have finally found the solution to this problem, I have had this for so long and have just been using a 3rd party app to rename folder etc. However, I found a solution it is a file that restores the default files in the folders description, use the file I attached, get it from the link >>> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/error-rename-move-folders-windows-10/ <<< 

    To use it I just downloaded the zip file extracted the file inside to the desktop, ran it and it asks if you are sure click yes after that mine said it could not restore all the files but yours may not but after that everything works like new again :D

    Hope this helps some people out as I struggled with this for a long time

    P.S I did not create this I found it online

    Thanks James 

    • Proposed as answer by coolbotic Sunday, July 31, 2016 4:32 PM
    Sunday, July 31, 2016 4:32 PM
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    worked for me...it looks a little sketchy but it did the trick!

    Tuesday, July 18, 2017 2:54 PM