why can't i create a folder with "con" name?

Anonymous
2010-04-25T23:32:18+00:00

why can't i create a folder with "con" name at desktop while i haven't another one at same place with it name?

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Anonymous
2010-04-26T02:39:22+00:00

Hi,

You can't make folders on the desktop that have "System Action" or "Device"  references such

as con, nul and prn. Solution is to use another name or use 0 instead of o,O for C0n.

Here are others :

CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6, COM7, COM8, COM9,

LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, LPT4, LPT5, LPT6, LPT7, LPT8, LPT9

Can you create “con” folder on windows os ?

http://freetechjournal.com/windows-tips/create-con-folder-windows-xp-os.html

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows and Devices for IT : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-04-30T17:38:25+00:00

    Or Alt+0160 on the numpad :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-04-30T17:36:51+00:00

    I did that, lol, :D

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-12-19T12:12:51+00:00

    Name it "Con" but don't press enter yet. Hold down Alt and type 255 on the number pad, then press enter.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-09-03T09:23:53+00:00

    We can create all those name of folders or files. Its very easy to do.

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