Windows 10: Replace or Skip File box not appearing when copying files

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    Replace or Skip File box not appearing when copying files


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    When copying files in Windows or other operating systems, users might encounter a situation where the Replace or Skip File dialog box does not appear as expected in Windows 11/10. It can prevent them from managing file conflicts and choosing how to handle duplicate files during copying. Possible Causes and Reasons Several factors can contribute […]

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  2. RAJESHWARI_PATIL
    Rajeshwari_Patil Win User

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

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

    Please be informed that you might have checked that option to replace or skip file dialogue box.

    I suggest you to restore the folder options and check if it helps.

    • Go to file explorer.
    • Click on View.
    • Click on options.
    • Then click on Restore default.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Rajeshwari_Patil, Oct 25, 2023
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  3. DUVELLE
    Duvelle Win User
    Windows 10 no replace or skip file dialog box appearing.

    When I copy a duplicate file I do not get a dialog box, just a file with the same name and copy added.

    I have tried the following with no success :-

    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.
     
    Duvelle, Oct 25, 2023
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  4. JECORREA888
    jecorrea888 Win User

    Replace or Skip File box not appearing when copying files

    Windows 10 no replace or skip file dialog box appearing.

    Hi, how are you ?!

    We are happy with your contact!

    Please try the following:

    Please be informed that you might have checked that option to replace or skip file dialogue box.

    I suggest you to restore the folder options and check if it helps.

    Go to file explorer.

    Click on View.

    Click on options.

    Then click on Restore default.

    If you are using the copy function to copy images directly and that is why you were not giving me the option to replace or ignore. I copied the files to a temporary folder on my desktop and then copied them to the folder where the duplicate files existed. This
    worked perfectly and I was able to get the dialog box to replace or skip.

    Also try:

    In Explorer, go to:

    File> Change folder and search options> View tab> Deselect Hide folder merge conflicts and see if that helps.

    Hope this helps!

    Sincerely,

    Jediael Elias Corrêa
     
    jecorrea888, Oct 25, 2023
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