Req #29812 [Opn->Dup]: rename() don't overwrite existing files at windows (as at linux)

Edit report at https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=29812&edit=1 ID: 29812 Updated by: aharvey@php.net Reported by: melker at kuh dot at Summary: rename() don't overwrite existing files at windows (as at linux) -Status: Open +Status: Duplicate Type: Feature/Change Request -Package: Feature/Change Request +Package: *General Issues Operating System: winxp PHP Version: 4.3.8 Block user comment: N Private report: N New Comment: Good catch. Closing as duplicate of bug #41985. Previous Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2013-12-07 14:08:27] cmbecker69 at gmx dot de This request is a related to bug report #41985[1]. The issue is solved since PHP 5.3. [1] <https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=41985> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2013-03-05 11:16:47] tom at r dot je This isn't restricted to Windows XP but also affects other versions. I've tested Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, both have this same problem. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2004-08-24 12:36:20] melker at kuh dot at Description: ------------ Hi, rename ( 'file1', 'file2' ); behaviour at linux: If there is a 'file2', the file2 will be overwritten by file1. at windows xp: If there is a 'file2', a warning is given and the file2 isn't overwritten with file1. Reproduce code: --------------- rename ( 'file1', 'file2' ); Expected result: ---------------- I would expect, that rename() works with the same behaviour at all operating systems. So, please overwrite existing files or give a warning at all os. Actual result: -------------- rename() at linux, existing files will be overwritten, at winxp, the rename-process fails, a php-warning is given. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Edit this bug report at https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=29812&edit=1