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Label a folder "Con" with this simple guide
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For Windows users, some phrases are reserved as "System Action" or "Device" references, which means that users cannot put them into file names. However, there are ways to get around this obstacle. Just follow the steps below to make a folder named "Con" (which is one of these blocked terms).
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QuestionWhen I create "con" folder on my desktop, it does not show up. What can I do?Community AnswerCreate a new folder. 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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QuestionHow do I make a CON folder on my computer?Community Answer"md con\ " type this command on cmd to create CON folder. rd con\ to delete the CON folder.
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QuestionHow can I make the Con folder by using a command prompt?Nuttapong PunpipatCommunity AnswerType "md \\.\C:\CON" in CMD.exe (without quotes, not restricted to C:\, can be any path that has permission to do that).
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- This also enables to create the following folders also (which also cannot be created normally):
- AUX
- PRN
- CLOCK$
- NUL
- A: - Z:
- COM1 - COM9
- LPT1 - LPT9
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- Be careful if you're working on a laptop keyboard; there is a higher chance that you will make a mistakeThanks
- Make sure that you are using number lock.Thanks
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