How to fix "The file name is invalid: File names cannot contain .., ./, or .\."
This error occurs when the name of the Excel file or compressed file (e.g., zip) you're uploading contains invalid characters like "..", "./", or ".\".
To resolve this issue:
Check Your File Name: Look at the name of the file you're trying to upload. Make sure it does not contain any of the following characters:
Two consecutive dots (
..
)The string
./
The string
.\\
Rename the File: If your file name contains any of these invalid characters, rename the file on your computer:
Right-click the file and select "Rename."
Remove or replace any of the invalid characters listed above.
Ensure the new file name is simple and contains only letters, numbers, hyphens (
-
), or underscores (_
).
Upload the File Again: After renaming the file, try uploading it again.
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