Windows 10: "The file name is not valid." Occurs when saving as new file

Discus and support "The file name is not valid." Occurs when saving as new file in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I am pretty sure the name is valid. I can create a file with exactly the same name on my own and then overwrite it instead of save file as.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mingyang Hao1, Jan 19, 2023.

  1. MINGYANG HAO1
    Mingyang Hao1 Win User

    "The file name is not valid." Occurs when saving as new file


    Hi,I am pretty sure the name is valid. I can create a file with exactly the same name on my own and then overwrite it instead of save file as.

    :)
     
    Mingyang Hao1, Jan 19, 2023
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  2. TATTY_ONE
    Tatty_One Win User

    Saves log files ?

    You can either read the files in Windows or my preferred method is.....

    Download CCcleaner from here...........

    http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

    You can then run cleaner, you will see the log files listed, then if you right click you can save as a text file and then have a read. You may also get an "error reporting" log listed seperatly.
     
    Tatty_One, Jan 19, 2023
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  3. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User
    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Jan 19, 2023
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  4. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    "The file name is not valid." Occurs when saving as new file

    Default file extension - cannot save file name as .php in notepad.

    Hi Niko,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to save the WordPad and check if it helps.

    1. Open the “WordPad”, click on “File”.

    2. Click on “Save as”, under file name enter the name abc.php.

    3. Under “Save as type” select as “All files”.

    4. Click on “Save” and check.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Jan 19, 2023
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