How to Fix Folder Rename Problem in Windows Vista?

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A few Windows Vista users have emailed us about a very strange problem. Whenever they try to rename a file or folder in Windows Explorer or on Desktop, Windows shows following error message:

Rename

The file of folder does not exist.

Following is a screenshot of this error message:

Actually this problem occurs when some registry keys get corrupted or deleted in Windows Registry.

If you are also facing this problem, you can fix this problem by just downloading following Zip file, extract it and then run the extracted .REG file:

Download Link

It'll ask for confirmation, accept it.

Restart your system and your problem should be fixed.

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This article was posted by VG in following section: Troubleshooting, Windows Vista.

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shushu

thanx a lot ..........
it's active ..... ;-)
Tabbo

Yesssss!!!! Whoever made this is AWESOME!!!!!!
ocsibacsi

I have the same problem on a Windows Server 2008 x64, but the REG didn't solve it. Any other idee?
Tony

It didn`t resolve my problem too :(
What else can I do?

Thanks a lot for the advice :)
HAMAZA

THANXS ALOOOOOOOOOOT IT WORKES PERFECTLY IN WINDOWS VISTA HOME PRMEIM
Luna

I need help. I have the same problem where I can't rename a new folder, except I don't get an error message. Nothing happens, no change in the name and no error message. I have tried this fix and many others from different blogs, and none has worked.

Please help. I am running Vista 32 bit.

Thanks
VG

^^ Try to login as administrator and then rename the folder. Or take ownership of the folder and then try to rename.
Mazher

Thanks buddy. I had a problem with folder renaming in my PC. You solved it. I am grateful to you. Thanks once again. Mazher
carrie

I've spent days trying everything. i have downloaded every registry fix to no avail. I am running Vista 64 bit premium home edition. Oddly enough I only have this issue when i log in as the administrator. The other standard log-in profiles do not have this issue. HELP!!!
Multax engineer

Thnks a lot for this utility, other wise i want to broke my computer.