INFO: If you recieve the error The File or Folder does not exist when you cannot move or rename a file or folder, then this will show you how to fix this problem in Vista.
CAUSE: This problem occurs when this registry key or it's subkeys below gets corrupted, changed, or deleted.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\FolderDescriptions.
NOTE: A) If the steps below do not help, then take ownership of the file or folder, then try again. See: How to Take Ownership of a Item in Vista
B) If this involves a New folder, then you should also do this tutorial too. See: How to Fix New Folder in Vista
STEP 1:
Disable Offline Files :
NOTE: This will only apply to the Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions. If you do not have one of these editions, then skip this section and go to STEP TWO below.
1. Open the Control Panel (Classic View).
2. Click on the Offline Files icon.
3. Click on the Disable Offline Files button. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: If it says Enable Offline Files instead, then click on it and click Apply and then click Disable Offline Files.
4. Click on Continue for the UAC prompt.
5. Click OK.
Offline_Files.jpg
6. Click Yes to restart the computer. (See sceenshot below)WARNING: To prevent any loss of data, be sure to save and close all open programs before clicking Yes.Yes.jpg
STEP 2:
Restore Registry Settings :
NOTE:
A) This will restore the default entries and settings for the registry key at the top of the tutorial. Be sure to download the 32 bit or 64 bit version for your version of Vista. To see what bit version you have of Vista, open the Control Panel (Classic View) and click the System icon, or right click Computer in the Start Menu and click Properties. You will see the bit version under the System type section.
B) If this involves a New folder, then you should also do this tutorial. See: How to Fix New Folder in Vista
1. For the 32 bit version of Vista -
A) Fix_Rename_32_Bit_ Vista.reg <>
2. For the 64 bit version of Vista -
A) Fix_Rename_64_Bit_Vista.reg <>
3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop.
4. Right click the .reg (On Desktop) file and click Merge.
5. Click on the Run button for Security Warning pop-up.
6. Click on Continue (UAC), Yes, and then OK when prompted.
7. Restart the computer to apply the restoration.
8. When done, you can delete the .reg file (On Desktop).
Monday, June 9, 2008
Cannot Rename or Move a File or Folder in Vista Fix
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