Cannot create a new folder on desktop.

Hello. When I am trying to create a new folder on desktop (right click->new->new folder) it gives me error message (i dont have english version of windows 8.1 so I had to translate it):
Item wasnt found.
Item is no longer placed in <%3 NULL:OpText>. Check the location of item and try again the action.
Can somebody help me?

Hi,
As Ed mentioned before, are you able to create folder in other places?
It is usually caused by incorrect delection of some registry entries, maybe accidently by yourself or by some registry cleaner\anti-virus software\bad-coded programs you installed recently.
So quick fix is that you can restore the PC to a previous state with restore point if you have. (please note that you will lose some recent settings)
You can also run sfc/scannow to check and fix if there're some missing system files.
Or try the registry fix mentioned in the following link (Please first backup your registry, any incorrect changes on registry will cause serious damage)
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-files/using-windows-8-i-am-unable-to-create-a-new-folder/689e60e7-753b-4bfd-bc70-a5dad04e257d
Yolanda Zhu
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