Bring back "Copy, but keep both files" option in Windows 10

Windows 10 is a popular operating system that offers many useful features to its users. However, one feature that has been missing since its release is the "Copy, but keep both files" option. This option was available in previous versions of Windows and allowed users to easily make copies of files without overwriting the original file. Many users have been requesting the return of this feature, as it was a convenient way to manage and organize files.

The "Copy, but keep both files" option was particularly useful when users wanted to make a copy of a file and make changes to it without affecting the original file. For example, if you had a document that you wanted to edit and save separately, you could simply select the "Copy, but keep both files" option and a duplicate file would be created with a unique name. This made it easy to keep track of different versions of a file without having to manually rename them.

Unfortunately, this option was removed in Windows 10, much to the disappointment of many users. However, there are still ways to achieve the same result using alternative methods.

One way to achieve the same result is by using the "Save As" option. When you open a file and make changes to it, instead of selecting "Save" to overwrite the original file, you can select "Save As" and choose a new name for the file. This will create a duplicate file with the changes you made, while preserving the original file.

Another option is to manually create a copy of the file by right-clicking on it and selecting "Copy". Then, navigate to the location where you want to save the duplicate file, right-click and select "Paste". This will create a copy of the file with the same name, but you can easily rename it to differentiate it from the original file.

While these alternative methods can achieve the same result as the "Copy, but keep both files" option, many users still miss the convenience and simplicity of the original feature. Hopefully, Microsoft will consider bringing back this option in future updates of Windows 10.

Conclusion

The "Copy, but keep both files" option was a useful feature in previous versions of Windows that allowed users to easily make copies of files without overwriting the original file. Although this option is not available in Windows 10, there are alternative methods such as using the "Save As" option or manually creating a copy of the file. However, many users still miss the convenience of the original feature and hope that Microsoft will bring it back in future updates. In the meantime, these alternative methods can help users achieve the same result.

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