I can't rename the files or icons on my desktop

All of a sudden, I find that I can not rename files or icons on my desktop.  I clic click right on the folder icon, select Rename, type over the existing name which is now in blue, press ENTER, and the original name is still there.  I was able to rename without problem before a few days ago.  I have not updated anything during this period.  I am running Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

Hello

 

Method 1:
You can perform a scan of the SFC (System File Checker). It lists all the issues and will also retrieve all files if necessary. Follow the steps below to p Ed a SFC Scan -.

a. click Start, click programs, on Accessoriesprincipally made, right click guestand then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow
b. type the following command and press ENTER:
sfc/scannow
A message appears indicating that "the system scan will start. Be patient because the scan can take some time.
c. If all files require a SFC replace will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue.
d. If everything is correct you should, after the scan, see the following message "resource protection Windows not found any breach of integrity".
e. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

See the link for further directions on scan SFC - below
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833


Method 2:

You can check if you are facing the same question in the user account new or different administrator account.  You can create a new user account on your computer, and then check.

Create a new user account-
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

If you are not faced with the same question in a new user account, you can view the link below and use the steps provided to fix a corrupted - user profile
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

 

Method 3:
You try to perform a restore of the system to a previous point, when the issue was not present.
The System Restore tool uses points of restore to return the system files and settings to an earlier point in time. You can use it to restore the operating system to a point in time where you have not experienced the problem.

Note: When you use System restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

To do this, there must be a restore point from the system in which the connection was successful.

Please refer to the below of the help links on performing a system restore.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

I hope this helps.

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