Need assistance with renaming a folder that holds programs? Let me know what you're trying to achieve!

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Need assistance with renaming a folder that holds programs? Let me know what you're trying to achieve!

Minermaster43
Member

05-15-2023, 08:13 PM

I created a folder on my secondary HDD for my programs. The name was "Programmes," but it looks like it should be "Programs" in UK spelling. When I try to rename it, some programs stop working and the uninstall page can't locate them. If I uninstall one, it says it can't find the program. Would you like to remove this program from the list? I want to rename the folder without breaking any installed programs.

Minermaster43

05-15-2023, 08:13 PM #1

agantscerect
Junior Member

05-25-2023, 02:51 PM

In short, renaming the folder broke everything because the shortcuts pointed to the wrong folder named "Programmes" instead of the correct one. The UK really messes with spelling, and calling something an "apartment" as a "flat" doesn’t make sense. It’s confusing and hard to fix.

agantscerect

05-25-2023, 02:51 PM #2

TheRealShrub
Senior Member

409

06-09-2023, 10:31 PM

Maybe I’ll have to accept it.

TheRealShrub

06-09-2023, 10:31 PM #3

Maybe I’ll have to accept it.

Leon1481
Member

06-17-2023, 03:32 AM

You can edit each program in Regedit to resolve issues, though it’s a hassle. Using correct British English spelling is ideal. Americans often struggle with the word "colour."

Leon1481

06-17-2023, 03:32 AM #4

You can edit each program in Regedit to resolve issues, though it’s a hassle. Using correct British English spelling is ideal. Americans often struggle with the word "colour."

ethandizzy
Member

169

06-30-2023, 11:54 PM

Refer to my previous message. Also, engage with your personal update!

ethandizzy

06-30-2023, 11:54 PM #5

Refer to my previous message. Also, engage with your personal update!

samirRB
Member

07-01-2023, 07:58 AM

I don't understand why you use "zed" or "h" in this way. The words should flow naturally, and we should keep the language clear without unnecessary letters.

samirRB

07-01-2023, 07:58 AM #6

I don't understand why you use "zed" or "h" in this way. The words should flow naturally, and we should keep the language clear without unnecessary letters.