Can't Rename File or Folder in Windows 11 - SOLVED

Can't Rename File or Folder in Windows 11 - SOLVED

There could be times when you cannot rename files in Windows 11 and Windows 10 computers. In such situations, you need to identify the issue by checking the error message and fixing it accordingly. That is why you need to follow this tutorial to find out the possible reasons and their corresponding solutions.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
can't rename file or folder in windows 11
can't rename file or folder in windows 11 app
can't rename file or folder in windows 11 at startup
can't rename file or folder in windows 11 as default
can't rename file or folder in windows 11 available

Many users have reported encountering a problem in Windows 11 / 10 where they are not allowed to rename a file or folder. They are faced with an error message whenever they try performing a file or folder renaming operation which reads:

“Can’t find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.”

“The file or folder doesn’t exist.”

In this tutorial, we have listed one fix that has come to the rescue of users facing this file or folder renaming problem on their PC. Before using the fixes outlined, we suggest you perform a system restart and see if the issue is resolved.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

[GoogleUser-yvfe]

Or just press control/alt/delete at the same time to bring up task manager then look for "Com Surrogate under processes then delete it.

[AntonioBarbosa.]

Hello, good day, can you tell me how to put my file explorer like yours? i dont like windows 11 file explorer, with duplicates, your left side file explorer are more intuitive. i apretiate your help, and thanks for the video.

[GoogleUser-yvfe]

Guys the solution is quite simple. You simply have the "Quick access" feature on in Explorer that keeps previously opened files in cue.
So simply turning this feature off in explorer will fix it.

So inside any folder click on the three dots at the top of the folder next to the view tab, then click options, the on the General tab where it says "open File explorer to: change it to This pc. Then at the bottom where it says Privacy: uncheck "show recently used files" and
uncheck "show frequently used folder.". then click apply then ok than restart explorer. Viola!!!

****So did you notice that in this video he had the quick access feature on before he restarted