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Change file names to include "con" for Windows compliance. Avoid illegal naming patterns.

Change file names to include "con" for Windows compliance. Avoid illegal naming patterns.

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PrincessCute2
Junior Member
38
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM
#1
I'm here to guide you through making a folder name that isn't allowed in Windows. (Such as CON; NUL; COM1; colon;...) Following the right steps will keep your system safe. This method works on Windows 7, 11, and even Windows Me and Vista. You only need a basic PC.

2: Find the spot in File Explorer where you want to make the folder.
3: Copy the desired directory.
4: Launch CMD or PowerShell (no admin rights needed).
5: Type the command: md \\.\Directory here
6: Press Enter.
7: Move to the folder, refresh the page.

Now you should see the result. You won’t be able to delete, move, rename, or access it. Be careful—accessing it on Windows XP can trigger a crash. If you add files, they’ll remain on the disk forever.

If you need to recover data or remove something, I’ll discuss that later.

⚠️ Warning: The instructions above may have been affected by JavaScript. Do not copy them into your CMD terminal without caution. This could cause a crash.
Stay safe!
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PrincessCute2
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM #1

I'm here to guide you through making a folder name that isn't allowed in Windows. (Such as CON; NUL; COM1; colon;...) Following the right steps will keep your system safe. This method works on Windows 7, 11, and even Windows Me and Vista. You only need a basic PC.

2: Find the spot in File Explorer where you want to make the folder.
3: Copy the desired directory.
4: Launch CMD or PowerShell (no admin rights needed).
5: Type the command: md \\.\Directory here
6: Press Enter.
7: Move to the folder, refresh the page.

Now you should see the result. You won’t be able to delete, move, rename, or access it. Be careful—accessing it on Windows XP can trigger a crash. If you add files, they’ll remain on the disk forever.

If you need to recover data or remove something, I’ll discuss that later.

⚠️ Warning: The instructions above may have been affected by JavaScript. Do not copy them into your CMD terminal without caution. This could cause a crash.
Stay safe!

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07-12-2022, 04:28 PM
#2
Upcoming video release.
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SamanthaCellio
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM #2

Upcoming video release.

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DrPingouin
Member
214
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM
#3
File name: 1396529557_bandicam2022-01-1017-19-05-896.mp4
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DrPingouin
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM #3

File name: 1396529557_bandicam2022-01-1017-19-05-896.mp4

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Commando__
Senior Member
744
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM
#4
Script kiddies have limited options... Focus on understanding UNC paths instead of fabricating discoveries. Refer to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/...th-formats. The \\? prefix is useful for local files, and you can generate files longer than 260 characters without issues. Some legacy Windows APIs struggle with long paths, but this UNC format allows workarounds. Your "javascript" didn't help—copy-pasting works perfectly as intended.
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Commando__
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM #4

Script kiddies have limited options... Focus on understanding UNC paths instead of fabricating discoveries. Refer to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/...th-formats. The \\? prefix is useful for local files, and you can generate files longer than 260 characters without issues. Some legacy Windows APIs struggle with long paths, but this UNC format allows workarounds. Your "javascript" didn't help—copy-pasting works perfectly as intended.

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The_J_Boss
Junior Member
20
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM
#5
create a directory named CON in Linux with Go language
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The_J_Boss
07-12-2022, 04:28 PM #5

create a directory named CON in Linux with Go language