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A Windows desktop software that can give a folder a nickname, which means the name in which a folder displays could be changed, but its path (or route) keeps the same.

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WinFolder-Nicknamer

A windows desktop software that can give a folder a nickname, which means the name in which a folder displays could be changed, but its path (or route) keeps the same.

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  • Principle: Creating or Editing the desktop.ini file in each Windows folder provided, which includes some systematic information, like the name it displays to you.

It's QUITE useful when you want to give a folder a name with spaces or special characters, but the files inside or itself can't be referred when these characters are included in their path while using another program.

Restoring option is provided, so don't be worry because the previous data will be saved the first time you change every folder's nickname.

Example:

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As you can see, the route keeps the same ↓

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Notice: Sometimes it still takes some extra time before the action take effect, even if you follow the tips given

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A Windows desktop software that can give a folder a nickname, which means the name in which a folder displays could be changed, but its path (or route) keeps the same.

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