[GRLUG] save hidden files in windows

[Topher]

On Fri, 15 Jul 2011, David Pembrook wrote:

> On 7/15/2011 2:22 PM, Eric Beversluis wrote:
>> I'm working with an app (simple groupware) that wants me to move a
>> "webdav.htaccess" file and rename it ".htaccess".
>> 
>> However, Windows won't let me do that. It keeps telling me, "You must
>> type a file name." (It must think '.htaccess' is an extension.)
>> 
>> I tried googling "Windows save hidden file name" and "Windows name a
>> hidden file" but only found references to explosing or hiding hidden
>> files.
>> 
>> What's the secret?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> 
>
> try on a command line:
>
> echo "whatever" > .htaccess
>
> then edit the file and paste in the contents of the other file.


You can also create it on a Linux box (or a mac) and copy it to windows.

topher

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