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Win 10 new folder.

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Win 10 21H2.Inspiron 3670.Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8100 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60. GHz.8.00 GB (7.82 GB usable). 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor.
I can not create a new folder by right clicking on the desktop. Also the Control. Shift + N doesn't work either. Any ideas?
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I'll assume that you've rebooted the system since first running into this issue.. Correct?
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Try creating a new folder using File Explorer.

Try creating a new folder using Command Prompt. (see help mkdir)

Desktop pathes:

* C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop
* C:\Users\Public\Desktop

Is there an error message when attempting to create a new folder?
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DanRaisch wrote:I'll assume that you've rebooted the system since first running into this issue.. Correct?
Yes I have.
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morat wrote:Try creating a new folder using File Explorer.

Try creating a new folder using Command Prompt. (see help mkdir)

Desktop pathes:

* C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop
* C:\Users\Public\Desktop

Is there an error message when attempting to create a new folder?
I get " the system cannot find the path specified"
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I can not create a new folder by right clicking on the desktop.
What does happen when you try?

Are you able to right-click -> New -> Folder, elsewhere?
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Re: Win 10 new folder.

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therube wrote:
I can not create a new folder by right clicking on the desktop.
What does happen when you try?

Are you able to right-click -> New -> Folder, elsewhere?
Nothing happens when I right click on the desktop.There are no options for a new folder. Really frustrating.
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bgreenage,

I did a search on "create new folder windows 10 error", and it brings up many possibilities to explore; you might want to look at this page in particular " https://windowsreport.com/fix-cannot-cr ... indows-10/ ", especially the manual edit of the registry fix.

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