Cannot rename Folders in Windows 11/10

Some users are having trouble when trying to rename a folder on a Windows computer. Sometimes, the context menu doesn’t allow users to rename the folder, whereas, sometimes, the user is faced with error messages. In this tutorial, we are going to see what should be done if you cannot rename folders in Windows 11/10.

If you cannot rename Folders on your computer, go through the following suggestions, solutions, and workarounds.

1] Restart File Explorer

2] Check if a file inside the folder is opened or is being used by another program

3] Try Handle

4] Check if you have permission to alter the folder

5] Run SFC and DISM

6] Troubleshoot in Clean Boot

7] Use Reset This PC

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Restart the File Explorer
0:32 Check if a file inside the folder is being used by another program
0:48 Check permissions
1:05 SFC Scan
1:25 Troubleshoot in Clean Boot state

[ChristopherPlail]

I've tried everything step by step and your solutions don't work