Can't change names of folders or drives on desktop

All of a sudden my powers to change names of files and folders on desktop has been taken away from me, I'm stuck with untitled folder 1,2,etc..
Please help
Thanks,
Aaron

Hi Rugger,
Sounds like a permissions thing. Try using Disk Utility. It's here:
Applications/Utilities.
Launch DU, select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, then click
Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished, Quit Disk Utility.
Reboot and see if that makes a difference.
And some tips about naming or renaming folders ... etc.
Changing the names of items
You can easily change the name of a file, folder, or disk on your computer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid problems using Mac OS X or applications on your computer, don't move or change the names of folders that came with your system (such as the Library folder or your home). You should also not change the names of applications or items associated with specific applications. If you accidentally change the name of an installed item and you experience problems, you can change the name back.
Locate the item you want to rename on your desktop or in a Finder window.
Click the item to select it, then click the name. The name is highlighted and you will be able to edit it.
Type the new name and press Return.
Some document names have a file extension, such as ".txt" or ".jpg." If you change the name of a file and delete the extension, some applications may no longer recognize the file. To ensure the file can be recognized by the application that created it, change only the part of the name that comes before the extension, or open the file using the appropriate application, then save the file with a new name.
You cannot change the name of an item in the Finder window's sidebar. You must locate the item on your desktop or in a Finder window to highlight and change the name.
Carolyn

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