folder creation renaming

Any time I try to create a folder, the folder "New Folder" is created and the box is displayed to type in the real name for the folder. After typing in the new name and pressing enter, the name returns to New Folder. If I try to rename an existing folder, after typing in the new name and pressing enter of clicking again on the folder icon, the name reverts to the previous folder name. If I check the folder properties the read only button is on. If I turn off the dialog, I get the dialog box about setting the attribute of all of the subfolders and subfiles. I check yes and Enter. The read only buttons is off for about ten seconds and then resets to on. I have administrator privilages.

I'm having the same problems here. I've tried creating a new folder and typing in a name and get the same result. I've tried the same steps as garfield and get the same results. Is there a way to name new foldsers and rename existing folders? I have administrator privilages. -- Ghost
"garfield" wrote:

Any time I try to create a folder, the folder "New Folder" is created and the box is displayed to type in the real name for the folder. After typing in the new name and pressing enter, the name returns to New Folder. If I try to rename an existing folder, after typing in the new name and pressing enter of clicking again on the folder icon, the name reverts to the previous folder name. If I check the folder properties the read only button is on. If I turn off the dialog, I get the dialog box about setting the attribute of all of the subfolders and subfiles. I check yes and Enter. The read only buttons is off for about ten seconds and then resets to on. I have administrator privilages.

=?Utf-8?B?Z2hvc3QgaW4gdGhlIG1hY2hpbmU=?= wrote:

I'm having the same problems here. I've tried creating a new folder and typing in a name and get the same result. I've tried the same steps as garfield and get the same results. Is there a way to name new foldsers and rename existing folders? I have administrator privilages. -- Ghost
"garfield" wrote:
Any time I try to create a folder, the folder "New Folder" is created and the box is displayed to type in the real name for the folder. After typing in the new name and pressing enter, the name returns to New Folder. If I try to rename an existing folder, after typing in the new name and pressing enter of clicking again on the folder icon, the name reverts to the previous folder name. If I check the folder properties the read only button is on. If I turn off the dialog, I get the dialog box about setting the attribute of all of the subfolders and subfiles. I check yes and Enter. The read only buttons is off for about ten seconds and then resets to on. I have administrator privilages.

It does name them correct, just doesn't refresh the screen. Hit F5 and your new name will be there. Somewhat annoying, I admit!

Thank you for the tip John. I finally solved the problem by reformatting my hard drive and re-installing The O/S. Everything is working fine now, system hangs every so often but renaming folders is no longer a problem. Thanks for the tip though I'll certainly keep it in mind. Once again cheers. -- Ghost
"Jon Abbott" wrote:

=?Utf-8?B?Z2hvc3QgaW4gdGhlIG1hY2hpbmU=?= ghostinthemachine@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: I'm having the same problems here. I've tried creating a new folder and typing in a name and get the same result. I've tried the same steps as garfield and get the same results. Is there a way to name new foldsers and rename existing folders? I have administrator privilages. -- Ghost
"garfield" wrote:
Any time I try to create a folder, the folder "New Folder" is created and the box is displayed to type in the real name for the folder. After typing in the new name and pressing enter, the name returns to New Folder. If I try to rename an existing folder, after typing in the new name and pressing enter of clicking again on the folder icon, the name reverts to the previous folder name. If I check the folder properties the read only button is on. If I turn off the dialog, I get the dialog box about setting the attribute of all of the subfolders and subfiles. I check yes and Enter. The read only buttons is off for about ten seconds and then resets to on. I have administrator privilages.
It does name them correct, just doesn't refresh the screen. Hit F5 and your new name will be there. Somewhat annoying, I admit!

I'm having the exact same problem and F5 doesn't work for me. I have asked about this in several places and this thread is the first indication I've seen that says others have it too. I've reported it as a bug and hopefully others have too.
Apart from that one thing the whole O/S seems to be working very well so I'm not too keen to reinstall.

"Jon Abbott" wrote in message

=?Utf-8?B?Z2hvc3QgaW4gdGhlIG1hY2hpbmU=?= ghostinthemachine@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: I'm having the same problems here. I've tried creating a new folder and typing in a name and get the same result. I've tried the same steps as garfield and get the same results. Is there a way to name new foldsers and rename existing folders? I have administrator privilages. -- Ghost
"garfield" wrote:
Any time I try to create a folder, the folder "New Folder" is created and the box is displayed to type in the real name for the folder. After typing in the new name and pressing enter, the name returns to New Folder. If I try to rename an existing folder, after typing in the new name and pressing enter of clicking again on the folder icon, the name reverts to the previous folder name. If I check the folder properties the read only button is on. If I turn off the dialog, I get the dialog box about setting the attribute of all of the subfolders and subfiles. I check yes and Enter. The read only buttons is off for about ten seconds and then resets to on. I have administrator privilages.
It does name them correct, just doesn't refresh the screen. Hit F5 and your new name will be there. Somewhat annoying, I admit!