Fix Vista Unable to Rename or Move Files and Folders Issues After Applying KB938979 Patch
Hotfix KB938979 Vista Performance Update intends to improve performance and reliability of Windows Vista system, however, some users reportedly that some problems have been caused by KB 938979 update. Other than failed uncertified driver signing issue, the reported issues are unable to rename or move folders after applying the patch.
The fail to rename or move files and folders issue seems to affect users installing official released KB938979 update from Microsoft (patch downloaded from Microsoft Download Centre) with vLite edited Vista to remove some components or services. It also troubles those who applying unofficial or beta version of KB938979 Vista Performance and Reliability Update Pack, including those who install the yet-to-be-confirmed and not even officially announced Service Pack 1 (SP1) all-on-one updates and hotfixes package for Vista. It may also affects users who disable services or remove Vista components manually, or install vLite integrated Vista. Some reports that it randomly affects OEM version and non-vLite related of Vista. But if you download your Vista DVD ISO image from Internet from P2P network, there is high chance to catch this bug as the ISO may be modified.
To fix and solve the error in renaming or moving folders or files caused by KB938979, uninstalling the update itself won’t help. The problem is caused by some registry entries for Windows components listed below that must not be cleaned in the HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\FolderDescriptions branch have been deleted:
Media Samples
Windows Search
Sync Center
Game Explorer
Printer Support
Sidebar
Thus the resolution to the failure to rename or move folders or files in Vista is to add back the missing registry keys. Folks on MSFN.org forum has export a full clean export of all the related registry entries from a Vista Ultimate system to a registry file to help those users affected by vLite. By merging the registry file to the affected Vista’s registry, supposedly the missing registry keys will be restored, and it works for those using vLite, and should works to fix folders and files renaming and moving error caused by other reasons after installing KB938979.
The KB938979 bug fixes are not been put up on vLite.net website. Download FD32.zip for x86 Vista and FD64.zip for x64 Vista. Unpack the archive, and double click the .reg file to merge the entries to registry. Ensure that you have KB938979 installed when you apply this registry fix.
For safety purpose, also backup the current registry key from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\FolderDescriptions branch. Simply navigate to this branch in Registry Editor and export everything inside it.
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July 28th, 2008 19:01
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July 16th, 2008 16:08
[...] Re: Cannot re/name folders! had a look on google, look like a missing registry entry. Look here for the fix; Fix Vista Unable to Rename or Move Files and Folders Issues After Applying KB938979 Patch
May 9th, 2008 16:09
100% worked for me,
I didn’t have KB938979 Patch installed initially, downloaded & ran it first, backup registry, ran the reg file & all fixed! Thankss!!!
May 3rd, 2008 11:12
Thankyou very much! I thought i was going nuts!
April 8th, 2008 08:14
So awesome this worked u rule
February 28th, 2008 14:40
it’s working!! thanks a bunch
February 21st, 2008 12:29
It don’t work for me . Still can’t rename or make new file .
February 10th, 2008 02:31
Thank you SOOO much, I have the x86 version of Home Premium and this registry key works like a charm! Again thank you, ALOT.
I’ve had this problem ever since I upgraded from Basic to Premium.
January 24th, 2008 02:29
Oh my GOD!
Thank u so much!
December 10th, 2007 15:01
Wowwww!!!, Thank’s you man, !!,, very very very very thanks you
November 9th, 2007 07:54
Congratulations!
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thanks for your work!
October 21st, 2007 01:11
Excelente solucion! Me ha servido amigos. Muchisimas gracias de antemano! Y saludos desde Venezuela! otro usuario vlite 4 jejeje
October 18th, 2007 20:05
Wow.. thx a lot!! that worked for me to!
Best regards!! from Moldova!
October 16th, 2007 12:21
amigo lo agradesco mucho desde michoacan mexico
September 16th, 2007 04:40
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September 11th, 2007 23:16
Joho, works like tittie. Problem solved. Thanks very much. Greetings from Volendam, Holland.
September 11th, 2007 02:03
THANKS !!!
I have ripped my hair regarding this weird problem.
The file that you have provided worked excellent.
Thank you VERY much.
Apparently this is a beta hotfix from Microsoft regarding to the “MSFN.org” forum.
I’m very satisfied that you guys helped me.
September 8th, 2007 23:52
brillllliant mate!
Thanks you bailed out Bill yet again.
September 8th, 2007 02:02
Works like a clock. Thanks guys.
Boy! This is a very annoying bug.
September 4th, 2007 00:34
Ok Thanks Mate it works fine endly !
Greeting from The Netherlands
September 3rd, 2007 11:04
Great! Only (working) solution I have found for this problem!
September 3rd, 2007 00:12
Best of solutions, thanks much
September 1st, 2007 03:11
Thanks a lot, I was on the verge of reloading Vista until I came across this website, fix works a treat
August 31st, 2007 18:03
thank you. this actually works. the Microsoft advice on their pages was useless. can now change and rename files and folders.
August 30th, 2007 04:14
Wow! thank you very much!!! this worked for me!!