Registry Editor Cannot Rename, the Specified Key Name Already Exists FIX [Guide]
14Registry Editor Cannot Rename, the Specified Key Name Already Exists FIX [Guide]
This tutorial shows how to fix the Registry Editor cannot rename the specified key; name already exists error. Windows sometimes throws an error message when you try to rename a key in the Registry Editor. The error says:
Error Renaming Value.
The Registry Editor cannot rename [key]. The specified value name already exists. Type another name and try again.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
the specified key name already exists
the specified key name or identifier already exists
veeam the specified key name or identifier already exists
vsphere the specified key name or identifier already exists
vmware the specified key name or identifier already exists nfs
an item with the specified name already exists
specified key name identifier already exists
Regardless of what you're doing, most people find the registry a bit overwhelming; it's huge and seems very complex. Plus, you've probably heard even the slightest mistake in there on your part could render your computer useless.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.