Windows 8/8.1 Explorer hangs when renaming a file through MTP

Anonymous
2013-12-13T04:34:00+00:00

Hi,

I've been itching to talk about this problem for a long time, But was waiting for a solution to come up through windows updates. I was having this issue since i had Windows 8 64 bit. I would connect my Lumia using a USB cable and copying back and forth are fine, Moving too is OK, But cannot rename a single file or folder whatsoever. Another problem with Windows Explorer makes it hang every time i open a folder with executables (.exe). It just freezes till all the thumbnails are generated for the exe's and believe me, it takes some time. This issue too started with Windows 8.

I am using Windows for 6 years now. Started with WinXP Pro x86, Win7 x64, Win8 x64, and now Win8.1 x64.

And now is the first time i am in such a rage like this.

I Update my PC daily.

Attaching screenshots and system information.

Renaming files in SD Card

Renaming files in Phone Memory

Opening a folder with Executables. I would have to wait till all those blank icons turn to proper thumbnails.

I tried my friend's LG optimus phone. Same results. I went on the web and found these

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2138964

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155438

Those i can understand... maybe a miscommunication between android and Windows. But Windows Phone and Windows? Are you kidding me?

They say these share 33% code or something... isn't that supposed to help them work along better?

I don't know, but i think they need to.

I mean, i can't even use a Wireless LAN network with my Windows Phone and Windows, but an android phone can,

I don't have remote desktop access from my Windows Phone to Windows, but android has,

I don't have home group functionality, no inherent way to sync files

(Yes i have the Windows Phone app, isn't much of a thing, every other manufacturer has an alternative. I am talking about core integration)

Thats another case. atleast i would like my Phone to run along with my PC.

PS: I previously joined in a conversation about facebook not syncing on my phone. Its been a few days and i still have nothing. The problem persists even after 2 weeks now. I use a Nokia Lumia 620.

System Information:

http://sdrv.ms/ISWLFF

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-12T16:00:27+00:00

    This workaround is not a proper solution.

    1. You can never remember to do things in certain order => hit the dead end situation
    2. Use any other software or file manager => hit the dead end situation

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-12T21:36:40+00:00

    This workaround is not a proper solution.

    1. You can never remember to do things in certain order => hit the dead end situation
    2. Use any other software or file manager => hit the dead end situation

    In me summing up 3 solutions that work I was referring to the replies in this thread by "HS", "XX", "HA", and "AE".

    Sorry dear "M", but I don't understand (or I misunderstand) your reply to my recapitulation.

    I suppose that your reply is meant for programmers or users of that level.

    And I repeat: "It's up to Windows to make "clicking in white space" work also as soon as possible".

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-24T22:53:33+00:00

    It still freezes for me in Windows 10 even if I press ENTER and I am on Detail view. Nothing seems to prevent the initial "Not responding" period. After that "Not responding" period, renaming works properly until the device is unplugged. The next time I plug in the device, the initial "Not responding" occurs again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-06-02T14:37:44+00:00

    Same here... still a thing under Windows 10.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-06-03T10:15:59+00:00

    It hangs only for a few minutes, just wait max. 5 or 6 minutes. After that first file renamingyou can change names of any file normally. ,,, It hangs again for a few minutes every first file renaming after reconnecting your windows Phone to your pc (at least the files on my Nokia Lumia 630).

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