This guide shows you how to enable and disable folder merge conflict prompts in Windows 10 and 11, and how to recover accidentally merged folders.

Enabling/Disabling Folder Merge Conflicts

When copying or moving folders with the same name, Windows usually silently overwrites the destination folder. To enable a prompt asking how to handle the conflict, you have two options:

Method 1: Using Folder Options

1. Open File Explorer (Windows key E).
2. Click View > Options.
3. Go to the View tab.
4. Uncheck "Hide folder merge conflicts".
5. Click OK.

To disable the prompt, simply re-check the "Hide folder merge conflicts" option.

Method 2: Using Registry Editor

1. Open Run (Windows key R).
2. Type regedit and press Enter. Click Yes to allow changes.
3. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
4. Double-click HideMergeConflicts.
5. Change the Value data to 0 (to enable) or 1 (to disable).
6. Click OK.

Recovering Accidentally Merged Folders

If you've accidentally merged folders and need to restore previous versions, try this:

1. Right-click the merged folder in File Explorer.
2. Select Properties.
3. Choose the Previous Versions tab.
4. Select a previous version of the folder and click Restore.

Data Recovery Software (For More Extensive Recovery)

For more comprehensive recovery of accidentally deleted or overwritten files during a folder merge, consider using data recovery software like MiniTool Power Data Recovery. This software can recover various file types. The process generally involves launching the software, selecting the drive containing the lost files, scanning, previewing, and saving the recovered files to a new location.

This concludes the guide on managing folder merge conflicts and recovering lost data in Windows 10 and 11. Remember to always back up important data regularly to prevent data loss.

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