When copying files in Windows 11/10, you may encounter a situation where the Replace or Skip File dialog box does not appear. This post from MiniTool helps you fix the “Windows 11 is not asking to replace or skip files when copying” issue.
When copying the same name files from one folder to another, Windows 11/10 will warn you that there are other folders or files with the same name. This is one of the outstanding features of File Explorer that ensures that the same files are not overwritten without consent.
However, some users report that they encounter the “Windows 11 is not asking to replace or skip files when copying” issue. The following are some reasons:
- File type conflict
- File permissions
- File attributes
- Automatic handling settings
If you find that there is no duplicate warning when copying or moving files and folders, here’s how to fix the issue.
Fix 1: Disable Hide Folder Merge Conflicts
If the file being copied is hidden, the Replace or Skip File dialog box may not appear. This, hiding the same can also help restore the above notification. You can use the following steps to unhide files:
1. Open File Explorer. Click the three-dot option and click Options.
2. Go to the View tab and uncheck the Hide folder merge conflicts option. Then, click Apply.
Fix 2: Restore File Explorer Default Settings
To fix the “Windows 11 is not asking to replace or skip files when copying” issue, you can also restore File Explorer options to default. Follow the guide:
1. Open File Explorer. Click the three-dot option and click Options.
2. There are three tabs – General, View, and Search. You need to click the Restore Default button on each tab and click Apply.
Fix 3: Use Registry Editor
The second method to fix the “Windows 11 is not asking to replace or skip files when copying” issue is via Registry Editor. Follow the guide below:
1. Press the Windows key and the R key at the same time to open the Run dialog.
2. Type regedit and then press Enter to open Registry Editor.
3. Follow the path to locate the correct system files:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
4. Look for the ConfirmFileReplace key on the right pane. Double-click it and change the Value data to 1, then click OK.
Fix 4: Perform an in-Place Upgrade
An in-place upgrade is a provision for Windows 10 or 11 that allows installing the latest version keeping the existential apps and personal data safe. So when your Windows does not ask to replace or skip files when copying on Windows 11, you should choose this method.
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1. Go to the Windows 11 Download page.
2. Under the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) part, click the drop-down menu to choose Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) and click Download.
3. Then, you need to choose a language by clicking the drop-down menu. After choosing it, click the Download button.
4. Next, click the 64-bit Download button to start the downloading process.
5. When the file has been downloaded, right-click it and select Mount from the context menu.
6. Choose the mounted drive and then double-click the Setup file option to begin the installation.
7. Then, click the Not right now button. Navigate to Next > Accept. During the process, select all the items you want to keep.
8. Finally, click the Install button and wait for the process to complete.
Final Words
That is all the information on solutions to fix the “Windows 11 is not asking to replace or skip files when copying” issue. If you encounter such a situation, don’t feel upset and angry. Please calm down and try these solutions one by one. I believe that one of them can be useful to you.
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Having been an editor at MiniTool since graduating college as an English major, Daisy specializes in writing about data backups, disk cloning, and file syncing as well as general computer knowledge and issues. In her free time, Daisy enjoys running and going with friends to the amusement park.