How to Change the Default "New Folder" When Creating a New Folder

What are folders? Folders are places to store various files, such as data, documents, and systems. You can store anything in the folder, be it music, videos, documents, etc.

On computer devices, folders are usually depicted with a yellow folder icon. Folders can help to archive some scattered files. You can also create folders within folders (sub folders) to organize documents. Folders are also usually categorized in several types, depending on what we want to name the folder. This is useful in making it easier to find previously saved files.

Whenever you want to create a new folder in Windows File Explorer, the default folder name is New Folder. You can also rename the folder as desired. Of course by using Registry Editor without having to install new software. What if you want to replace it? Come on, see the following explanation.

How to Change the Default New Folder When Creating a New Folder

1. Open Registry Editor by typing Winkey+R on the keyboard. Type regedit then Enter.

2. Browse to the address HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorer like in the image below. Then, right click the mouse select New and sub menu Key. Make the folder name NamingTemplate.

How to Change the Default New Folder When Creating a New Folder

3. In the folder, right-click the mouse again then select New and sub menu String Value. Make its name to RenamingNameTemplate.

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3. Then, right-click on the section, click Modify, then replace Value Data with the name you want. Don’t forget to click OK.

How to Change the Default New Folder When Creating a New Folder

That’s how to change the default “New Folder” when you create a New Folder. Please try if you are curious about the results. If you want to restore the original default, just delete the folder named NamingTemplate. Thank you and hope it is useful.