Could Not Rename Files or Folders


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Windows Version: 22H2 22621.1265

Greetings,

I just had a strange issue in Windows. I was working with the following applications:
-Studio One 6
-Oblique Audio RTL Utility

I was running some tests to check the round-trip latency for my audio interface. I created a shortcut for the RTL Utility executable, and was unable to change the shortcut name. I then attempted to change the names of some files, folders, and a drive; and was unable to change the name(s).

When I clicked on the file/folder, it wouldn't go into name edit mode. Also, couldn't edit using the icon at the bottom of the right click menu, or the full right click menu.

I restarted Explorer. That didn't work. Restarted the machine, and the problem went away. I have been unable to recreate the issue. After restart, I ran dism /online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth and it returned: No component store corruption detected.

Perhaps it was just a momentary glitch, but I have never seen this before. Has anybody come across this? If so, is a restart the only way to make it go away? Any advice will be most appreciated.

Graham
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASRock/AMD
    CPU
    AMD 7950X
    Motherboard
    ASRock X670E Taichi
    Memory
    2 x 32GB G.Skill Flare X5 5600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Tuff GTX 1660 Ti
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VG289Q 28"
    Screen Resolution
    4K
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB NVMe
    3 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe
    4 x 2TB SATA RAID10
    1 x External WD My Book 8TB
    PSU
    Seasonic 1000W Gold
    Case
    Fractal Design Meshify 2
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gfd said:
Windows Version: 22H2 22621.1265

Greetings,

I just had a strange issue in Windows. I was working with the following applications:
-Studio One 6
-Oblique Audio RTL Utility

I was running some tests to check the round-trip latency for my audio interface. I created a shortcut for the RTL Utility executable, and was unable to change the shortcut name. I then attempted to change the names of some files, folders, and a drive; and was unable to change the name(s).

When I clicked on the file/folder, it wouldn't go into name edit mode. Also, couldn't edit using the icon at the bottom of the right click menu, or the full right click menu.

I restarted Explorer. That didn't work. Restarted the machine, and the problem went away. I have been unable to recreate the issue. After restart, I ran dism /online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth and it returned: No component store corruption detected.

Perhaps it was just a momentary glitch, but I have never seen this before. Has anybody come across this? If so, is a restart the only way to make it go away? Any advice will be most appreciated.

Graham
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I believe what im reading is basically the icon was attached to a process and restarting was the only way for you to do what you needed. I would say, Yes, restarting would end studio one and other program/s and the tie from the icon to the apps is freed making it usable as how you needed. This happens to me sometimes.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2(OS Build 22631.4317)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    AMD
    CPU
    12-Core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 4950 MHz (49.5 x 100)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master
    Memory
    4 - G Skill Trident Z Neo F4-3600C16-16GTZNC
    Graphics Card(s)
    PCI Express 4.0 x16: PowerColor RX 6800
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220 @ AMD K19.2 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 - 27 inch Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD - 2 TB each
    1 SSD - 4TB
    1 HDD - 2TB
    Keyboard
    logitech
    Mouse
    logitech
    Internet Speed
    1 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Eset Endpoint Security
Thanks, iman,

Just to be sure I was clear, the files and folders I attempted to rename, after the shortcut associated with RTL Utility, were all random and not associated with either Studio One or RTL utility.

Glad to know that this happens to others as well.

Graham
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASRock/AMD
    CPU
    AMD 7950X
    Motherboard
    ASRock X670E Taichi
    Memory
    2 x 32GB G.Skill Flare X5 5600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Tuff GTX 1660 Ti
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VG289Q 28"
    Screen Resolution
    4K
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB NVMe
    3 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe
    4 x 2TB SATA RAID10
    1 x External WD My Book 8TB
    PSU
    Seasonic 1000W Gold
    Case
    Fractal Design Meshify 2
    Cooling
    Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360mm, 5 x 120mm Noctua Redux
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    1Gb
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
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