Windows 10: How to append another character if filename results in duplicate

Discus and support How to append another character if filename results in duplicate in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello folks. So, I've created a Batch script that will rename files in the same directory, renaming them with text between the second and third "_"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bg3075, Feb 27, 2023.

  1. BG3075
    bg3075 Win User

    How to append another character if filename results in duplicate


    Hello folks. So, I've created a Batch script that will rename files in the same directory, renaming them with text between the second and third "_" character in the original filenames. But, of course, it skips resulting duplicates. Is there possibly a way to have it append a character or two to the end of the filename if it may result in a duplicate filename, such as 1 or _a?ScriptHow to append another character if filename results in duplicate :mad:echo off for /f "tokens=3 delims=_" %%a in 'dir /b *.pdf' do ren "*_%%a_*" "%%a.pdf"

    :)
     
    bg3075, Feb 27, 2023
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  2. COMCOM
    comcom Win User

    What is the best way to remove filename characters limit?

    Question 1. What is the proper way to remove filename characters limit?

    Please tell me step by step, I will follow exactly to avoid any mistakes.

    I read about removing filename characters limit in Windows 10, it required changes to the registry and it seems some people mention having problems.

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    One more question, I read this

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    source How to remove 260 characters limit of the Windows 10 NTFS paths?

    Question 2. Does it mean after the character limit is removed, it is possible to enter unlimited characters in the filename, but the filename will still only show 260 characters?

    Thank you.
     
    comcom, Feb 27, 2023
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  3. ZALBAG
    Zalbag Win User
    Increase 260 Character Filename Limit

    Hey guys, I am currently using a dual boot setup with Windows 7 & 10 Home editions. I’ve been trying to increase the 260 character filename limit but I haven’t been successful. I’ve tried
    everything this person has https://www.tenforums.com/general-s...0-characters-limit-windows-10-ntfs-paths.html

    Pretty much, I am trying to organize my files better and I’m deleting my duplicates with software. Things like TOSEC sets or a naming pattern for Plex can make filenames too long. So, I guess my question is how do I remove the 260
    character limit? If I can’t remove that limit, would I have to switch to Linux?

    Any help on this matter would greatly be appreciated, thanks.
     
    Zalbag, Feb 27, 2023
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  4. CHRISCORK
    ChrisCork Win User

    How to append another character if filename results in duplicate

    better character support in filenames

    Do you think there will come a time when windows 10 can support as many characters in the filename as Mac or linux?

    Bit of a deal breaker integrating windows into my mac environment at the moment as many filenames have what windows would call invalid characters.

    Will it be possible if they eventually replace the file explorer with a new version?
     
    ChrisCork, Feb 27, 2023
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