Hi

I have not come across it before.
What folders are you trying to rename or delete? I think Windows System
folders cannot be renamed. I think you can only rename My Document files and
folders.
Did you try to go into Safe Mode and try to rename and delete files in there?

Hope this helps you.

Egan

"Ermie" wrote:

> Since computer meltdown and new hard drive, reinstall of XP Home and SP2 and
> all current updates, I cannot rename or delete any folders. I can create them
> no problem but when I try to rename or delete system freezes and Dr Watson
> pop-up appears. Anyone come across this before? As I am setting the system
> back up from scratch I want to get it running right before I reload any of my
> data!!!!!
>
> Any advice much appreciated
>
> Thanks