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Correct invalid file or folder names in Desktop Connector

Resolve invalid folders in Desktop Connector.


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In Desktop Connector, an Invalid Folder or File Names Identified warning occurs

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if there are trailing spaces in a folder or file name.

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You can easily resolve this issue.

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In the Warning dialog, you have the option to select Learn More to view the help page.

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Select OK to exit the dialog and continue working,

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or select View full list of impacted files and folders to address the warning.

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Select this option.

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Notepad displays.

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Click the cursor at the end of each file path and notice that both paths contain trailing spaces.

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If you try to locate these folders on the local drive, you will find that they do not exist.

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To resolve the issue, navigate to the impacted folders in ACC Docs in the cloud.

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Select each folder, click Edit, and delete the trailing space.

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When you are finished, exit out of ACC Docs and reload Desktop Connector.

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The folder now syncs in your local workspace.

Video transcript

00:03

In Desktop Connector, an Invalid Folder or File Names Identified warning occurs

00:08

if there are trailing spaces in a folder or file name.

00:13

You can easily resolve this issue.

00:16

In the Warning dialog, you have the option to select Learn More to view the help page.

00:22

Select OK to exit the dialog and continue working,

00:26

or select View full list of impacted files and folders to address the warning.

00:31

Select this option.

00:34

Notepad displays.

00:36

Click the cursor at the end of each file path and notice that both paths contain trailing spaces.

00:43

If you try to locate these folders on the local drive, you will find that they do not exist.

00:50

To resolve the issue, navigate to the impacted folders in ACC Docs in the cloud.

00:56

Select each folder, click Edit, and delete the trailing space.

01:01

When you are finished, exit out of ACC Docs and reload Desktop Connector.

01:08

The folder now syncs in your local workspace.

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