Windows – Rename “Documents” folder in Windows 7

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I use a different name for "Documents" folder.

Previously I had to rename it after every windows update, because updates kept changing it back.

Now I am unable to rename it to the same old name anymore.
After typing the name and pressing enter, it stays "Documents", without displaying any message. But I still can give it any other name I don't want 🙂

Is there a way to use my old relevant name?

Best Answer

Navigate into the folder you want to rename and look for desktop.ini.
Open it in any text editor and you'll find this line

LocalizedResourceName=@shell32.dll,-##### (a number)

Now change the string after the equal sign to whatever you want, like this

LocalizedResourceName=My Custom Name

Save and quit. It is not necessary, but recommended, that you set the file to read-only in 'Properties'.

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