Why can't I change names of files or folders on desktop

I'm logged in as User, and the filepath, from main drive down to 'Desktop' shows that User has permission to change contents.
I have 'Repaired Permissions' both with DiskWarrior and with Disk Utility.
Yet I can't change the name of a TextEdit file 'Unnamed' which I've put into a folder on the Desktop.
Even renaming the Folder was a mission, but somehow I managed it using CMND-I ( which doesn't work with the enclosed file)
What might be going on?
The computer here is iMac Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, OS 10.6.7
tia
pete

I'm not at all sure it would make any great difference but your machine needs to be updated as follows. Good idea to do it anyway. Then test for your requirement again
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 and follow with software updates to pick up the most recent security and iTunes updates.

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