Windows 10: "There is already a file with that name" when there isn't.

Discus and support "There is already a file with that name" when there isn't. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Can't rename or move a file called "folder.jpg". Will get the error in title. Any other name will work. There is no other file with that name and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by indignant, Apr 19, 2025.

  1. INDIGNANT
    indignant Win User

    "There is already a file with that name" when there isn't.


    Can't rename or move a file called "folder.jpg". Will get the error in title. Any other name will work. There is no other file with that name and hidden files are shown. I suspect is has to do with certain programs using that particular file. It's used in audio library managers to indicate cover art for an album and that's why I need to use it. However, none of those programs were running while I was doing that, and also, I was having the issue with albumsfolders I hadn't even imported. Some screenshots for context:TThanks for your help!

    :)
     
    indignant, Apr 19, 2025
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  2. SIGURDUR WILLIAMBRYNJARSSON
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson Win User

    Printer isn´t working after latest update.

    After the latest update from Windows, my Canon Pixma ip6600 printer isnt working. In Device Manager it shows up as working properly but when I go to print it isn´t listed as an option in any programs. Troubleshoot suggests it´s a USB 2 printer on a USB
    3 port and that that´s the problem but that cant be since it worked fine before the update. I´ve tried to uninstall and plug it back in but that doesn´t work either.
     
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson, Apr 19, 2025
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  3. SIGURDUR WILLIAMBRYNJARSSON
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson Win User
    Printer isn´t working after latest update.

    Managed to solve it... here´s how I did it just in case anyone else has the same problem...

    ->Settings

    ->Printers & scanners

    ->Add a printer or scanner

    ->The printer that I want isn´t listed

    ->Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings

    ->Use an existing port: USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)

    ->Choose printer

    ->Use the driver that is currently installed

    ->Type printer name

    And done... =P
     
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson, Apr 19, 2025
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  4. JAKUB578
    Jakub578 Win User

    "There is already a file with that name" when there isn't.

    Cortana isn´t working

    When I hit enter, it did something, but there´s still no Cortana, even after restart. So I tried it again, but now it says that it failed, because it´s already installed and it´s working in PC. So it should work, but Cortana still isn´t here.
     
    Jakub578, Apr 19, 2025
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