-Incorrect result file name after copying

[Sektor]

Say, I have two files:
1) C:\Dir1\aFile.txt
2) C:\Dir2\AFile.txt
If I copy aFile.txt to C:\Dir2\, then, after overwriting, file name in Dir2 remains "AFile.txt". Also I tested it in Windows Explorer - the same thing happens. This is really confusing.

[Stefan2]

That's the expected behaviour, windowsTM does not take care on the case.

As long as the name itself is the same but only differ in case, there is no update of the filesystem entry.


You can find some more about this topic in the TC forum....

[MarcinW]

... for example here: http://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?t=38981

[Sektor]

I see. But the result is confusing - this way, it's impossible to say whether file is overwritten.

[Stefan2]

I see. But the result is confusing - this way, it's impossible to say whether file is overwritten.

Then use Linux

Or a batch/script like this:

1) REN C:\Dir2\AFile.txt >>> C:\Dir2\AFile-temp.txt
2) COPY C:\Dir1\aFile.txt >> C:\Dir2\aFile.txt
wait a second....
3) IF EXISTS C:\Dir2\aFile.txt >>> DEL C:\Dir2\AFile-temp.txt



Another way would be to take a look at the timestamp or size to see if the file was overwritten.

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[petermad]

this way, it's impossible to say whether file is overwritten.

Looking at size and date/time might give you a clue - unless of course you are using Brief view or other views without these columns.

This is standard Windows behaviour - try it with Windows Explorer - same result.