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when I attempt to rename a file I get an error message saying this file already exists?

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by jplconsultant

You can't have two files with the same name in the same directory.

In Windows, capitalization is not an issue. So "File" and "FiLE" are the same. In *nix, "File" and "FiLE" are different file names.

For future reference, many problems are operating system specific. It's always best when posting a problem to be as specific as possible regarding your operating environment.

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by alpha-male

If you DO have a file with the same name.

You have several choices:

Rename the old file to something else, then name the new file what you want.

Move the old file to a different location, then name the new file to what you want.

Delete the old file then name the new file what you want

Move the new file to a different location then name it what you want.

Hope one of these solutions works for you. Good luck.

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