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The folder replace tag covers issues where Windows displays a 'Confirm Folder Replace' dialog during move or copy operations, often when the destination appears to contain a folder with a different name than the one being moved. Users encounter unexpected merge prompts, such as being asked to replace a folder named 'General' when moving a folder named 'PG'. This behavior can occur even when the destination folder does not visibly contain the named folder. Discussions focus on troubleshooting these misleading prompts, understanding Windows folder merge logic, and finding ways to avoid unintended file replacements or merges during file management.
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    Windows 7 Unable to move folder

    I have a folder called 'PG'. I "Cut' this folder and then attempt to 'Paste' it under a folder called 'XXX' which does not have a folder beneath it called 'PG'. When I attempt to do the 'Paste' operation I get a message in a "Confirm Folder Replace" dialog: "The destination already contains a...
    • eldiener
    • Thread
    • file management file operations folder replace folders merge folders os issues paste pg folder user confusion windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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