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The thread discusses issues with photos in a folder being renamed with duplicate names, resulting in multiple files sharing the same label but remaining distinguishable by their extensions or minor differences. Contributors suggest checking for hidden differences like file extensions or spaces at the end of filenames to resolve the problem. The original poster acknowledges these solutions and expresses gratitude for the guidance. Overall, the tone is helpful and constructive.
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I've renamed photos within a folder many times without a problem but today I noticed that 2 or 3 photos had been given the same number.

Eg. Pix 01, pix01, pix01 , pix02, pix02, pix02 etc

The photos in each are different, intact and can be opened OK.

Wondering how this can actually happen and what I can do to put it right?
 

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AJS45 said:
I've renamed photos within a folder many times without a problem but today I noticed that 2 or 3 photos had been given the same number.

Eg. Pix 01, pix01, pix01 , pix02, pix02, pix02 etc

The photos in each are different, intact and can be opened OK.

Wondering how this can actually happen and what I can do to put it right?
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Seems you either have similar filetypes (txt, doc, rtf, docx) with same name in the folder or a corrupt folder.

Turn on file extensions (inside a windows folder View > options > uncheck "Hide extension" > ok)

this should now show the 2nd "pic01" has in fact a different extension than 1st.
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Like this?
An image from 'Error renaming files'. Two files named 'pix01' are shown in the 'Test' folder.

One has a space at the end the other does not
 
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AJS45 said:
I've renamed photos within a folder many times without a problem but today I noticed that 2 or 3 photos had been given the same number.

Eg. Pix 01, pix01, pix01 , pix02, pix02, pix02 etc

The photos in each are different, intact and can be opened OK.

Wondering how this can actually happen and what I can do to put it right?
Click to expand...
Seems you either have similar filetypes (txt, doc, rtf, docx) with same name in the folder or a corrupt folder.

Turn on file extensions (inside a windows folder View > options > uncheck "Hide extension" > ok)

this should now show the 2nd "pic01" has in fact a different extension than 1st.
 
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If one has a space at the end, that is the name it has been given, including the space. Rename it, and all will be well. Examine the remainder for the same slight differences.
 
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You are spot on!

I did realise eventually which I suppose is better late than never.

Many thanks
 
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