In Windows, if you want to rename a file to “CON”, you can do so that it wouldn’t be possible Did you know?

Now you know. Order, What does “CON” mean? and it sheds light on why it can’t be included in filenames.

Some names, such as “CON”, are used in the computer’s hardware.

“CON” and some other names of older computer systems in Windows have special meanings. Make sure the computer points to its own devices to communicate with hardware is used and therefore cannot be placed in file or folder names.

If we mention special names such as “CON” and their meaning:

• Disadvantage: Points to the screen or keyboard
• PRN: Points to printer
• AUX: Auxiliary device, usually serial port (legacy port)
• ZERO: A device that destroys data
• COM1, COM2: Serial ports (legacy connections)
• LPT1, LPT2: Parallel ports (old-fashioned printer connections again)

Since all these names we mentioned are used to interact with the computer’s hardware, when you try to create the same names as file names, Windows will trying to get ahead and limits you in naming folders.

If you think you should use these names…

Yes, normally you can’t use the names we mentioned as file names, but if you want to use them, there are some technical ways. For example, you can add the prefix \\.\ when entering the file path, but We do not recommend such methods. as this can cause problems with file operations.

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