Unable to Create a folder named "con" on the C:

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Arav Sun

Hi

When I try to create a folder on the c drive and name
it "Con" it would not create it.
It says "Cannot create or replace file.The filename u have
specified is invalid or too long. Pls specify a different
name".

Requesting you to kindly give me a technical answer to my
question.

Eagerly awaiting your reply !

Thank you
Arav
 
Arav said:
Hi

When I try to create a folder on the c drive and name
it "Con" it would not create it.
It says "Cannot create or replace file.The filename u have
specified is invalid or too long. Pls specify a different
name".

Requesting you to kindly give me a technical answer to my
question.

Eagerly awaiting your reply !

Thank you
Arav
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There are certain device names (CON, LPT1, LPT2, etc.) that
are reserved by the system; you cannot create a file using
these reserved names.
 
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|> Hi
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|> When I try to create a folder on the c drive and name
|> it "Con" it would not create it.

:) be glad you can't, you would have to reformat your drive to delete the
folder.
 
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