Microsoft KB Archive/255841

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Cannot Rename the Favorites Folder in Windows 2000

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Q255841

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

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SYMPTOMS
If you rename the Favorites folder in Windows 2000, the folder is re-created instantly when the existing folder is renamed.

CAUSE
This behavior occurs because of differences in file locking between Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows 95/Microsoft Windows 98. Renaming the Favorites folder would cause problems in Windows 2000.

RESOLUTION
Microsoft strongly recommends against attempts to rename any system folder. Renaming a system folder could cause serious problems or instability.

STATUS
The behavior is by design.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbui KBW2KHOME

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbwin2000Search kbwin2000ProSearch kbwin2000Pro