Cannot Rename the Favorites Folder in Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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.

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

RESOLUTION

If it is necessary to rename the Favorites folder in Windows 2000, use the following method.

NOTE: The following method provides information about a configuration that is not supported by Microsoft. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Microsoft makes no guarantee that this configuration will function properly.

Install the TweakUI tool from the Resource Kit. On the My Computer tab in TweakUI, you can use the Special Folders section to view and edit the locations of the special Windows folders. Click the Favorites folder in the Folder section and change it by clicking Change Location. Note that this is a per-user setting. You must log off and back on for the changes to work.

STATUS

The behavior is by design.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbui
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb