How to Name a Folder Con on a Computer

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Label a folder "Con" with this simple guide

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Last Updated: May 16, 2023

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For Windows users, some phrases are reserved as "System Action" or "Device" references, which means that users cannot put them into file names. However, there are ways to get around this obstacle. Just follow the steps below to make a folder named "Con" (which is one of these blocked terms).

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   First off, use the numbers on the number pad, not the ones at the top of the keyboard.
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   Create a new folder. Name it "Con" but don't press enter yet. Hold down Alt and type 255 and Alt+0160 on the number pad, then press enter.
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   Press the fn key and press the letter keys k-i-i to make use of the number pad.

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   Go to command prompt in your computer and type md\\.\\c:\\con [Note: you can give whatever path you want in place of c:] Tada! The folder has been created. Remember, you must use the command prompt to delete it as well, by typing rd\\.\\c:\con.
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  When I create "con" folder on my desktop, it does not show up. What can I do?

  

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  Create a new folder. Name it "Con," but don't press enter yet. Hold down Alt and type 255 on the number pad, then press enter.

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  How do I make a CON folder on my computer?

  

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  "md con\ " type this command on cmd to create CON folder. rd con\ to delete the CON folder.

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  How can I make the Con folder by using a command prompt?

  

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  Type "md \\.\C:\CON" in CMD.exe (without quotes, not restricted to C:\, can be any path that has permission to do that).

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• This also enables to create the following folders also (which also cannot be created normally):

  • AUX
  • PRN
  • CLOCK$
  • NUL
  • A: - Z:
  • COM1 - COM9
  • LPT1 - LPT9
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• Be careful if you're working on a laptop keyboard; there is a higher chance that you will make a mistake
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• Make sure that you are using number lock.
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