Create/rename a file/folder that begins with a dot in Windows?
Problem
Many programs needs folder names that starts with a dot, like , , etc. How do I create such a folder? When using the Windows Explorer in Windows 2000 (and other versions), I get an error message saying "You have to enter a filename". The only solution I have come up with, is to open a command prompt (Start > Run > "CMD" > OK) and enter . Why have Microsoft this error message in the Explorer, but not in the command shell? Is there any registry hack out there to fix this, so that I am able to enter the folder name directly in the Explorer?
Error Output
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Fix for: Create/rename a file/folder that begins with a dot in Windows?
To create/rename on windows explorer, just rename to - The additional dot at the end is necessary, and will be removed by Windows Explorer. To create a new file begins with a dot, on command prompt:
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