Cannot Create Folder Name Ending with '.' on NTFS Volume in Linux: A Windows Workaround

Not Creating a Folder Name Ending with .NTFS Volume in Linux: A Windows Workaround

In Windows, using the win32 API, it seems that creating a directory name ending with a dot (.) is not allowed. This issue has been discussed in several forums and questions, such as link1 and link2. This article will explore a workaround for this limitation in a Windows environment, using Linux.

Understanding the Issue

In Windows, the file system does not allow directory names to end with a dot. This is because the dot is reserved for file extensions. However, in Linux, it is possible to create a directory name with a dot at the end. This can be useful in certain scenarios, such as when working with NTFS volumes.

The Workaround

To work around this limitation in Windows, you can use a Linux system to create the directory name ending with a dot. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Connect the NTFS volume to a Linux system.
2. Create the directory name ending with a dot using the following command:

Note the use of the forward slash (/) instead of the backslash () in the command. This is because Linux uses a different directory structure than Windows.

Verifying the Directory Name

To verify that the directory name has been created successfully, you can use the following command:

This will display a list of all the directories and files in the NTFS volume, including the new directory name ending with a dot.

Using the Directory Name in Windows

Once the directory name has been created in Linux, you can access it in Windows. However, you will need to use a different syntax to refer to the directory name. Instead of using a backslash (\), you will need to use two forward slashes (\\) to refer to the directory name. For example:

References

• Link1: link1
• Link2: link2

This article has provided a workaround for the limitation in Windows that does not allow directory names to end with a dot. By using a Linux system, you can create the directory name ending with a dot and access it in Windows. This can be useful when working with NTFS volumes.