Problem Editing Filename After Viewing File in VLC

[skrontle]

For the last several months I've noticed that when I edit the name of an MP4 file after playing it with VLC, I have to be very quick. Otherwise, the filename does not accept the change. I haven't seen this happen if I edit other filenames, just after I play a video and then try to change its filename.

Any ideas here? Using Version 3.0.7.1

[Lotesdelere]

That means the file is still handled by another process. Maybe your antivirus ?

[skrontle]

I'm not sure.
The problem arose in the summer of 2020, and I've been using Bitdefender since early 2019. I'll disable BD, try renaming again, and report back here.

[skrontle]

I completely disabled Bitdefender, restarted the computer, and the renaming problem remains.
Also, when I place the insertion point inside a filename and then don't do anything else, it flashes for around five seconds, then remains on without flashing. Is that normal for Windows 10?

[Lotesdelere]

The filename flashes ? I've never seen that on Windows.
There is definitely something which is handling your files.

[Hitchhiker]

Using Version 3.0.7.1

Any particular reason why you're still using a version of vlc which is over 18 months old?

The current version is 3.0.11: https://www.videolan.org/

[skrontle]

>>The filename flashes ? I've never seen that on Windows.
There is definitely something which is handling your files.<<

No, I meant that the insertion point flashes. For about 4 to 6 seconds, then remains stable.

[skrontle]

@Hitchiker
I just tried it again with version 3.0.12 and the problem is still there.

[Hitchhiker]

Maybe download Microsoft's Process Monitor tool so that you can watch what happens when you try to rename a video.

What happens if you rename a file before watching it? You can edit it again afterwards.