Creating a new folder in Windows is usually quick and easy. To create a folder, right-click on an empty area of the desktop or in File Explorer, select New, and then select the Folder option. However, if you get an error – Unable to create new folder. Says Permission Required – This post will use several methods to help you resolve the issue.
I can’t create a new folder. Says it needs permission (Windows)
Below are five ways to solve the problem of not being able to create a new folder:
- Check folder permissions
- Run SFC Scan
- Run System Restore
- Edit the registry manually
- Removing problematic apps
You will need to use an administrator account to fix this issue.
1] Check folder permission
While users can create new default folders, viruses, ransomware, Windows Update, and so on can change folder permissions. In this situation, you can check the permissions of the folder and change them as follows:
- Open File Explorer, right-click on an empty space and choose Properties from the context menu.
- Go to the Security tab and click on the user logged in on your PC. Next. to change the resolution, click the Change button.
- Click on the PC username again in permission
- Under the permissions box, check if the Full Control and Write permissions are enabled. If not, check the Full Control and Write checkboxes in the Allow section to activate permission to create folders.
- Click Apply to save changes and check if the issue is resolved.
The main source of the problem is the lack of permissions. In most cases, adding them should solve the problem.
2] Run SFC Scan
Corrupted or corrupted Windows system files can sometimes interfere with the creation of a new folder. In this situation, you should be able to get everything back to normal by running the System File Checker. Follow this link to learn how to run an SFC scan on Windows.
3] Run System Restore
Another solution that has helped many users deal with this problem is to restore the computer to a time when the new folder option worked correctly. You can try to restore the system to a previous system restore point if you know it is working correctly.
There is a possibility that recent system modifications have created the problem and a system restore may resolve it.
It should be noted that System Restore only works if a previous restore point was set. Therefore, we advise you to occasionally make restore points. Check out our article on how to set up and use System Restore if you’ve never created a restore point before.
4] Edit the registry manually
You can manually update the registry to fix the new folder settings. Be careful when changing your PC settings through the Windows Registry. Your Windows PC may experience software issues due to a single bug. Before proceeding, it is recommended that you back up the registry.
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, type regedit in the text box and click OK.
- Copy and paste the following path into the registry search box:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
- Select ContextMenuHandlers in the left pane and navigate to an empty space on the right side, right click and select New > Key.
- Give the key a name New.
- Click the New button and click Default on the right side to open the Edit Row window.
- Copy and paste the following value {D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719} and click OK.
- Restart your computer and check if you can create a new folder.
5] Uninstall Problematic Apps
Users claim that independent programs such as BootDeleter sometimes cause similar problems. Users are advised to remove all malware from their PC in order to fix the issue. After uninstalling the BootDeleter program, many people said that making changes to the registry solved the problem, so be sure to give it a try.
You can find helpful answers if you need to remove any unwanted applications that might be the root of the problem with this folder by downloading an uninstaller software. With just a few clicks, you can remove problematic software with all its components using these third party tools. Below are the steps to uninstall problematic applications:
- Press Windows Key + I to open Settings and click on Apps in the left pane.
- Click on the Apps & Features option on the right.
- Now scroll down and find the problematic application in the list of applications, click on the three vertical dots next to the application and click “Uninstall “.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure and try creating folders.
Conclusion
So, these suggestions are for fixing and restoring new folder options if you can’t create new folders in Windows. First, use the System Restore tool to return Windows 10 to a previous state. If this does not work, modify the registry or create a registry script as described in the article.