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On a Windows Vista-based computer, a shared folder disappears in Windows Explorer after you rename the folder

Consider the following scenario. You are running a Windows Vista-based computer. On this computer, you use Windows Explorer to rename a folder on a network share or in a redirected folder. In this scenario, the renamed folder disappears in Windows Explorer.

Additionally, the renamed folder reappears after you perform one of the following operations:

  • You press F5 to update Windows Explorer.
  • You close Windows Explorer, and then you reopen it.
There is a download that resolves this issue. See Hotfixes for details.

For more information on this issue, including potential causes, workarounds, and resolutions, see: Microsoft KB Article KB949904.

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