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    When I create "con" folder on my desktop, it does not show up. What can I do?
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    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.
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    How do I make a CON folder on my computer?
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    Community Answer
    "md con\ " type this command on cmd to create CON folder. rd con\ to delete the CON folder.
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    How can I make the Con folder by using a command prompt?
    Nuttapong Punpipat
    Nuttapong Punpipat
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    Type "md \\.\C:\CON" in CMD.exe (without quotes, not restricted to C:\, can be any path that has permission to do that).
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    I created a folder named 'Con' on my C drive; how do I delete it?
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    To delete the 'Con' folder, you should use the command `rmdir \\.\C:\con` in the command prompt.
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    Is using an invisible character, like one created with Alt+255, to name a folder 'Con' considered 'cheating'?
    Arrogance
    Arrogance
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    You could define cheating as involving deception or achieving results through illegitimate means. In this context, using an invisible character is generally viewed as a clever workaround or an exploit of a system quirk, rather than actual cheating.
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    Can I safely create a folder named "Con"?
    Arrogance
    Arrogance
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    Yes, you can generally safely create a folder named 'Con'. However, be aware that it might cause issues with some very old DOS programs, which are often incompatible with modern Windows systems anyway.
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