Feb 14, 2024 · In Windows 11 and even Windows 10, when you try to paste a file into an existing folder, the system defaults to renaming the file to "File Name Copy" instead of popping up a prompt dialog box to replace or skip the file.

Open in windows explorer both folders. Copy source folder directory and store it somewhere for a moment (open a simple text file of your choice). Now open destination folder and also copy folder path to a text file.

Jul 22, 2019 · At this point I have two options: "Copy and replace" or "Don't copy", with a checkbox at the bottom of the dialog for "Do this for all conflicts" and a "Cancel" button.

Nov 23, 2016 · Indeed all Microsoft-WIN10 programmers have to do is use the DOS commands as above in a user friendly application using file explorer (copy-cut and paste), as a one button solution to backing up new, and changed files.

Jul 7, 2024 · This tutorial will show you how to replace, skip, or keep both file versions being copied or moved in a file name conflict dialog box for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Oct 4, 2023 · If Windows is not asking to replace files, try resetting the Folder Options in File Explorer or resetting the app to factory defaults.

Dec 31, 2020 · Hi, I would like to know if there is some registry hack or something that automatically renames files with the same name when copying or moving. So when you Right Click & Drag your not getting the options box? Try going into File Explorer / View / Options "Restore Defaults"

May 10, 2024 · To tell Windows to show the duplicate warning when a duplicate folder is found while copying, you need to disable the “hide folder merge conflicts” option. Here’s how to do it. In File Explorer or This PC, click on View from the toolbar. Then, click on Options and select Change folder and search options.

Apr 11, 2025 · If you are not receiving any Duplicate warnings when copying or moving files and folders in Windows 11/10, here is how to fix it. Confirm File Replace, The destination already has a file named

Aug 18, 2022 · I need to replace files from my old computer to new with Windows 11 and it just makes a copy. How do I change it so it asks me if I want to replace the file? Thanks