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

Anonymous

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

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Anonymous

2016-08-20T09:03:17+00:00

This is only a temporary workaround, so it not a solution.

Access the device from any file manager or file requester from any software and you are stuck.

Any fixes any time soon ?! /seems to last forever, for simple things...
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Anonymous

2016-08-10T07:47:20+00:00

I have had this painful issue myself for a very long time, I searched the internet for fixes and couldn't find anything. Finally, I changed my folder view to "List" and it fixed this issue, hope it helps you guys :)

Thanks! That worked for me on Windows 10!
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Anonymous

2016-06-14T08:45:47+00:00

I have had this painful issue myself for a very long time, I searched the internet for fixes and couldn't find anything. Finally, I changed my folder view to "List" and it fixed this issue, hope it helps you guys :)

Thanks!!!! This worked for me :).

I guess their bug is related to their thumbnail previews somehow.
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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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Anonymous

2016-06-02T14:37:44+00:00

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