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richardahughes
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April 5, 2019
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Can't rename folders in Bridge

  • April 5, 2019
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I've searched around a bit, tried uninstalling but recently I've been unable to rename folders in Bridge. I'm having to 'open in explorer' and then rename it there (Windows 10). When I create a new folder it's not giving me the choice to rename it either.

Anyone else had this?

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      Correct answer Chuck Uebele

      I haven't had that. Have you also tried resetting your preferences? Did you do that when you reinstalled Bridge?

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      PhotoSeb
      PhotoSeb
      Known Participant
      November 4, 2021

      Yes....I think I get the "you don't have permission" and the "folder is in use" message at various time.

       

      Usually, I find it's because Bridge is generating thumbnails or sorting the images. What I have found to work, ALMOST every time, is to select one image INSIDE the folder I am renaming. Not open it or anything, just select it. I don't know if it is Adobe bug or Microsoft, but it appears Adobe doesn't always get access permission to all my folders. But when I have selected a file, I do.


      Sometimes, but quite fewer, that doesn't work. Then I usually double-click and open a photo in "Photos", then close it. Then rename the folder.

       

      This fixes my issues 99% of the time.

       

       

      mikefrench_creative
      mikefrench_creative
      Participant
      November 3, 2023

      Thank YOU! What a funny work around but this works.

      McBoing
      McBoing
      Participating Frequently
      November 2, 2021

      Every time I download a new version of Bridge, it works ok.

      Then Microsoft pushes a Windows 10 update.

      Bridge breaks.

      Consistent throughout Bridge's life.

      Now Bridge will not ask to rename a folder when it creates a new one.  It has to be done outside of Bridge.

      Frustrating.

      bleujuin
      bleujuin
      Participant
      October 27, 2020

      Reset preferences doesnt work. Need some help too !

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      Adobe Employee
      Swati Agarwal
      Adobe Employee
      August 20, 2021

      Hi @bleujuin 

      Can you check if you have Thumbnails only option selected, as enabling that option hides the name of the file and rename option from context menu is also removed as user is not shown the name of the file.

      Try unchecking the Thumbnails only option, Rename option for the file/folder should be back in context menu.

      Thanks,

      Bridge Team

        billm51937703
        billm51937703
        Participating Frequently
        March 19, 2024

        Nope does not work...................Adobe just doesnt't seem to grasp file management needs!

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        richardahughesAuthor
        Participant
        April 8, 2019

        Thanks, that did the trick. I held ctrl & Alt when opening bridge to bring up the option.

        Chuck Uebele
        Community Expert
        Chuck UebeleCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        April 5, 2019

        I haven't had that. Have you also tried resetting your preferences? Did you do that when you reinstalled Bridge?

          billm51937703
          billm51937703
          Participating Frequently
          March 19, 2024

          Nope, preferences are just fine....................Adobe hasn't a clue on file management needs..............got 99 folders that need renaming to fit a cloud upload scheme and Bridge can't handle the task!

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