Windows 10: Windows Explorer removes leading spaces from filenames during file copy, causing name conflict

Discus and support Windows Explorer removes leading spaces from filenames during file copy, causing name conflict in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When copying files in Windows, if there are two files named " abc.txt" with a leading space and "abc.txt" without a leading space, both of which are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Cafemax5566, Dec 7, 2024.

  1. CAFEMAX5566
    Cafemax5566 Win User

    Windows Explorer removes leading spaces from filenames during file copy, causing name conflict


    When copying files in Windows, if there are two files named " abc.txt" with a leading space and "abc.txt" without a leading space, both of which are legitimate and can coexist in the same directory, the leading space in " abc.txt" is removed during the copy process. This results in two files with the same name, causing a conflict.My Windows is Windows pro 10 2H22.

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    Cafemax5566, Dec 7, 2024
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  2. JOHNNYBEGOOD
    JohnnyBeGood Win User

    Select only files that have "Copy" in the filename?

     
    JohnnyBeGood, Dec 7, 2024
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  3. JEFFCL
    JeffCL Win User
    Searching for a string within a filename in File Explorer

    I want to search a folder for filenames that contain the word "Committee". When in File Explorer, I type "Committee" into the Search field and hit enter. It finds (highlights in yellow) files that start with "Committee" but not the ones where "Committee"
    is embedded in the file name. For example:

    • "Committee-Mission-Roles-and-Responsibilities" = finds it and highlights "Committee" in yellow
    • "19510701ListClubCommitteesReportDirectorsBW" = Lists this file but does not highlight "Committee" in yellow
    • "20150526MinutesBoard" = Lists this file because the word "Committee" is in the text of the file.
    Is there a way to do a search that lists only filenames that contain the word "Committee"? I don't want files listed if the word "Committee" is not part of the filename.

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    JeffCL, Dec 7, 2024
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  4. DICKMCMAHONMA
    dickmcmahonMA Win User

    Windows Explorer removes leading spaces from filenames during file copy, causing name conflict

    searching with file explorer for just file names

    Name:XYZ file explorer will list filenames, folder names, shortcuts etc. NO. I just want filenames! How to do i get that?
     
    dickmcmahonMA, Dec 7, 2024
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