Re: Renaming files: annoying automatic re-selection of entire filename in Windows 8

Anonymous
2020-10-19T14:19:02+00:00

So I think I've found a workaround that doesn't require a third party program. I simply can't reply to the original thread because it's closed, but I think my two cents may help some people since I'm having this problem on Windows 10 nearly seven years later.

It seems that, because I'm trying to rename something on dropbox, that there's a lag between me choosing to rename the file and dropbox recognizing that I'm trying to rename a file. At first, I would wait a few seconds, hit "Home" or the left arrow key, and then work on renaming the file hoping it doesn't happen again, which sometimes it does.

It seems though, that if I hit backspace (when the filename is still initially selected), ctrl+z (to undo deleting the file name), and then home (to get back to the beginning of the file name), I can use the arrow keys to move to the portion I need to rename unmolested, almost like it forces dropbox to recognize that a file is being renamed.

Original thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8\_1-files/renaming-files-annoying-automatic-re-selection-of/3e451ce8-282a-4638-88ee-fd9f7cca2536

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-11-22T21:44:43+00:00

    This Really Works. Worked for me. Thanks so much.

    It works 90% of the time.
    Still auto-selects randomly, but at least it's very rear now.
    I can't believe that even on Windows 11, years later, that the issue is still present when using OneDrive.
    So annoying when all you do is work all day with files you need to rename often, and you have to deal with this issue.
    I can't imagine I saved myself a Windows Re-Installation Headache by doing a quick Google search on this issue.
    I have reinstalled Windows 10 twice previously just to fix this issue, as it seemed to start all of a sudden after using Windows for a few months.
    Thanks again for the help

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-11-19T06:27:13+00:00

    I've been suffering this issue for years!! Deactivating media features worked a treat!!

    Feels like this is a life changing expirience ;)...

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-11-11T05:51:20+00:00

    This worked for me after a restart and without uninstalling Windows Media Player. Brilliant, you've saved me from throwing a brick at my PC, thank you!

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-09-29T23:44:39+00:00

    I tried it, but sadly, it didn't work for me :(

    The problem is still happens again on my OneDrive Folders.

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