microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Powerrename: the "Include files", "Include folders" and "Include subfolders" are broken

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Issue-Bug Needs-Triage Product-PowerRename
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Description

### Microsoft PowerToys version

0.98.1

### Installation method

Microsoft Store

### Area(s) with issue?

PowerRename

### Steps to reproduce

In File explorer, select a bunh of folders containing subfolders and files, click Rename in Powerrename
All folders, files and subfolders are displayed.
When we click the buttons, it briefly fashes but everything stays

### ✔️ Expected Behavior

I could deactivate subfolders or folders or files when I click the buttons

### ❌ Actual Behavior

When we click the buttons, it briefly fashes but everything stays

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[2026-03-31 22_06_06-1. Diffusion (miens) - File Explorer.png](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9f6361eb-8ec6-4fc8-adc1-d429021c6478)

### Additional Information

Windows 11

### Other Software

_No response_

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Research direction

Start in the PowerRename area and reproduce the issue from File Explorer by selecting folders containing files and subfolders. Check the Include files, Include folders, and Include subfolders controls; done means each control changes the displayed items as expected, with coverage for the reported Windows 11 behavior.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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