Windows 10: Dialog box " Replace or skip file" missing - Creating copies instead

I am not sure when this started, I have not tried copying files for a few months.


I am running Windows 10 Home, Version 1909, OS Build 18363.900 Installed 2/13/2020

Most recent updates are KB4561600, KB4560960 both in June 2020. Looked for newer updates but none found.

Security is BitDefender I ran a scan and no problems found


Now when I try to copy files the dialog box " Replace or skip file including keep both option" does not appear. Instead a file or folder is created with the same name plus - copy. Example , if I copy file name "John.jpg" to another folder which has same file name, it is pasted as "john-copy.jpg"... before it was giving option to overwrite or duplicate .


I have reset the file explorer settings to default, unchecked the "Hide folder merge conflicts", restarted the PC and the problem remains. I have also tried unchecking other options but there is no affect.

None of the files/folders I have tried are connected to my OneDrive


Thank you.

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Replace or Skip file dialog box not appearing anymore, always paste as a copy if file exist

Hi Rajeshwari,

I actually find what the issue was. I was using the copy function to directly copy picture from my iphone and because of this it was not giving me the replace or skip option. I copied the files in a temp folder on my desktop and then copied them to the folder
where the duplicate files existed. This worked like a charm and I was able to get the replace or skip dialog box.

Thanks

Dheeraj

 

Replace or Skip file dialog box not appearing anymore, always paste as a copy if file exist

Hello,

suddendly since yesterday, when i copy a file from folder to other, before it was giving a dialog box " Replace or skip file including keep both option",,,,, not this dialog is not appearing any more, when i copy a file with same name it is automatically
paste as a copy file... example, if I copy file name "John.jpg" to other folder which has same file name, it is paste as "john-copy.jpg"... before it was giving option to overwrite or duplicate ..... not no options.. any help please.. thanks

 

Skip or replace files dialog box missing while copying files with same names

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are not receiving the option to skip or replace the files, while copying files with same names. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?
   
2. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   

Refer the article
Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



Meanwhile, you can follow the suggestion mentioned below and see if that helps.



Method 1:



Try resetting the File Explorer settings to defaults and see if that helps.

1. Press Windows +
   E key to open File Explorer.
   
2. Now click on View and click on
   Options.
   
3. On the Folder
   Options window click on Restore Defaults.
   
4. Now click on View tab and click on
   Restore Defaults.
   

Try copying the files with same names and see if you get the Skip or replace option window.



Method 2:



Uncheck the Folder Merge Conflicts option and see if that helps. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows +
   E key to open File Explorer.
   
2. Now click on View and click on
   Options.
   
3. On the Folder
   Options window click on View tab.
   
4. Under Advanced
   settings scroll down and uncheck the option Hide
   folder merge conflicts.
   
5. Click on Apply and
   OK.
   

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the details of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator