"0x80004005: Unspecified error" when renaming folders in Windows 7
- by Michael Steele
Setup
I've just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. The operating system is installed on an 80GB Intel X-25M. I have a secondary 500GB Barracuda 7200.12 to be used for storage. This second drive is mounted as 'G'.
Problem
I'm getting an error whenever I try to rename a folder within this drive. The error says:
An unexpected error is keeping you from renaming the folder. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem.
Error 0x80004005: Unspecified error
Clicking the "Try Again" button gets past the error, and correctly renames the folder.
If I create a folder and leave it's name as "New Folder", then I don't see an error. I'm also able to manipulate files however I want without seeing an error.
Things I've Tried
Changing permissions on the drive
Reformatting the drive. I've tried using both a "Basic" and "Dynamic" partition table.
Checking the drive for errors using Microsoft tools
Things I've Not Yet Tried
When I first installed Windows I was given a choice between three types of partitions to use. I no longer remember what the choices were or what I selected. One was a GUID partition table, one was a traditional MBR, and I can't remember the third option.
