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[PowerRename] Allow Copy instead of Rename

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#885 opened on Dec 6, 2019

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Description

In PowerRename, how about add a checkbox option to "Copy file instead of renaming"

Without the option being checked, the file is renamed: file.txt is renamed to SomethingElse.txt and file.txt no longer exists

With the option checked, the file is copied: file.txt is copied to SomethingElse.txt and and file.txt still exists.

Every other aspect of PowerRename works in the same exact manner.

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Research direction
Explore the PowerRename code in PowerToys. Understand the current rename logic (likely in a method that moves files using File.Move). Add a checkbox to the UI (XAML) to toggle between copy and rename. When checked, use File.Copy instead of File.Move, and handle overwrite prompts if needed. Ensure the original file remains after copy.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
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3
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