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getting error file exists while copying new file

Hi Experts,

I am trying to copy/paste a file from one location to another location in my pc and getting the attached error.
While it says file exists, I dont see that file, and besides why cant I replace an existing file?
Already restarted my pc and didnt help.
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dbrunton

Check that you can see all of the files in that folder including hidden files. You may have to tweak Explorer's options so you can see hidden files.

arnold

You are moving the file, four,e check that the issue/error is not a misdirects. Try copying the file and see if it changes.

From where and to where are you trying to ..
Please make sure you are not trying to move something already in use or to a
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Jeremy Weisinger

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bfuchs

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Hi Experts,

FYI- what was the cause..
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29065599/Looking-for-ways-how-to-get-some-tasks-automated-w-o-users-intervention.html?anchor=a42351951¬ificationFollowed=199667679&anchorAnswerId=42351951#a42351951

Thanks,
Ben

arnold

Instead of posting potentially a preceding question, which would leave it to us to try to figure out what it might be, it would be helpful IMHO if you post what you are working with and what is seen.

bfuchs

ASKER

Hi,

Basically Jeremy was right..the name of file indeed exists there as a folder.
However I was just trying to point for an explanation why I stated that its not visible..

Thanks,
Ben