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  1. Windows 10 - Replace/Skip but no variation...


    • Coming from Windows 7, we had a feature where if a file had the same name, it would copy it over and add a (2) onto the end of the name. This does not happen in Windows 10, and causes me great frustration. How do I fix this miniscuel thing?

    • Reason: When copying old files/folders it will leave behind any file with the same name; while to some it's not desirable to have 500 documents called (2) (3) (4) I find it very useful and saves a lot of time with transfers.

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    /u/Curleyyy, Feb 14, 2020
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  2. 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
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Feb 14, 2020
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  3. Sanwin2 Win User
    Replace or Skip

    Neither option does what you ask.

    Skip will not copy the files which have the same name, irrespective of any that have been modified.

    Replace will copy ALL the files with the same name, even if they have not been modified.
     
    Sanwin2, Feb 14, 2020
    #3
  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 - Replace/Skip but no variation...

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 14, 2020
    #4
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