Windows will not create new folders

I just bought a new laptop from Lenovo with Windows 7.  I was able to move all my old files to the new computer by using an external hard drive.  But here's the problem: when I try to create a new nothing happens.  For example, if I'm in the 'documents' and as I click on "New folder" in the top bar, nothing happens.  No new record is created.  Windows allows me to copy and paste files, so I have only temporarily (I copy and paste an empty folder and renamed it), but I'm really not do that with all the time, especially not with the new computer.  I tried to launch the Microsoft Safety Scanner, but it does not solve the problem. Help!

Hello

You have discovered a problem with Windows 7. To resolve this problem, I recommend a program called FileMenu Tools. You can download it from this link: http://download.cnet.com/FileMenu-Tools/3000-2094_4-10810545.html. or the version portable freeware from here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/System-Enhancements/FileMenu-Tools-Portable.shtml .

After having downloaded and installed the program, you will notice that, by default, each option is checked. I would be much more selective on this subject, otherwise your context menu will be a full page long! When the main window opens, you will see a list on the right side of all the elements that can be added to the context menu. Start weeding through the list and every one to take away, you don't need the United Nationsby checking the box.

Once you have completed your selection (de-selections) make sure that you click the green check mark in the row of icons at the top of the left window of the interface to 'Apply' of your choice. The program can do much more, but that answers your specific question. I am told that the program has a good help file, so try here if you are interested.

Let me know how you fare.

Kind regards

BearPup

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