How To Fix Cannot Rename Files In Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]

How To Fix Cannot Rename Files In Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]

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:
cannot rename files
cannot rename files in file explorer

To sort the contents of folders and folders themselves, we rename them. It is something that we do quite often and a task that we cannot do without. But, what if you can’t rename files and folders in Windows 10, something that many users have reported after trying to rename files and folders ever since they freshly installed Windows 10 or users who tried to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 11.

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.

[RashidKaveh]

This fix is a first-grade remedy! I am sure 99.99% of computer users know this. I expected a higher-level fix for this persistent crazy issue with Win 11 file renaming!

[woodysranch]

If you are looking for a problem to solve, I cannot get my windows 10 computer to go to sleep. I think it has something to do with Oculus VR or Steam VR, but even after disabling these programs it will still not sleep. There is a way to see which program is preventing sleep, but this did not resolve either. Of course I checked the power options, that was the first stop.

In addition, I have noticed if a Logitech USB joystick is plugged in, not only will the computer not sleep but the screen stays on. Somehow I dont think these issues will fit into your short and sweet solutions, but thought I would mention it anyway

[johnnysparkleface]

This happens even when I've cold booted with no programs running or files open. The first thing I do after the boot is try to rename a file on a SD card - I get a BSOD which then goes into an automatic reboot - it happens whether I want it to or not. Running Windows 10, home version (no server). The SD card is formatted to exFat.

[randallferguson]

wow reboot computer genius "NOT!"

[jasminecantor]

Hi sir, I've encrypted my personal files on my desktop and hide it to another folder, I don't remember putting a password to it, I would to decrypt it now but it says I have no permission to access my files, it has a padlock icon to all the files inside the encrypted folder. Can you teach me how to access my file?