How to Create a Folder Named Con

Last Updated: October 13, 2018

For Windows users, some phrases are reserved as "System Action" or "Device" references, which means that users cannot put them into file names. However, there are ways to get around this obstacle. Just follow the steps below to make a folder named "Con" (which is one of these blocked terms).

Method 1

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Simple

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First off, use the numbers on the number pad, not the ones at the top of the keyboard.
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Create a new folder. Name it "Con" but don't press enter yet. Hold down Alt and type 255 and Alt+0160 on the number pad, then press enter.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

For Laptop Users

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Press the fn key and press the letter keys k-i-i to make use of the number pad.

Method 3

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For Desktop Computers

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Go to command prompt in your computer and type md\\.\\c:\\con [Note: you can give whatever path you want in place of c:] Tada! The folder has been created. Remember, you must use the command prompt to delete it as well, by typing rd\\.\\c:\con.

Community Q&A

Question

When I create "con" folder on my desktop, it does not show up. What can I do?

Community Answer

Create a new folder. Name it "Con," but don't press enter yet. Hold down Alt and type 255 on the number pad, then press enter.
Question

How do I make a CON folder on my computer?

Community Answer

"md con\ " type this command on cmd to create CON folder. rd con\ to delete the CON folder.
Question

How can I make the Con folder by using a command prompt?

Nuttapong Punpipat

Community Answer

Type "md \\.\C:\CON" in CMD.exe (without quotes, not restricted to C:\, can be any path that has permission to do that).

Warnings

Be careful if you're working on a laptop keyboard; there is a higher chance that you will make a mistake

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Make sure that you are using number lock.

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