I can't rename a folder on the desktop in Windows 7. Message shows ' folder or a subfolder is open or running. " Why?

I copied documents from my old computer to my new computer with Windows 7. I named the 'My Old Docs' folder and saved on my desktop. Now, I would like to rename the folder"" Documents Tom '. "" I try to rename the folder, a message appears "unable to complete a task, this folder or a subfolder is currently in use." I closed every program and file on my computer, but I still cannot change the name of this folder. Why is this happening, and how can I change the name of this folder?

Hi Tom,

Are you able to rename any other file normally?

Please follow the methods.

Method 1:

Restart your computer and then try to rename the folder.

Method 2:

Check in the Manager of tasks, if all the files are in the folder related running.

a. right click on the taskbar.

b. Click Start Task Manager.

c. click on the file and click on end task.

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